Ambreen
Ambreen is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "fragrant jasmine flower".
Name Census estimates that about 107 living Americans carry the first name Ambreen. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ambreen today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ambreen births was 1990 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ambreen. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Ambreen with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
107
~ 1 in 3,203,312 Americans
Peak year
1990
9 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2020 SSA rank
#11,159
Tracked since 1983
Census
Ambreen in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 876 people with the first name Ambreen, which placed it at #13,689 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#13,689
National first-name rank
People counted
876
876 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.3
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Asian and Pacific Islander
93.0% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ambreen
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Ambreen is Asian/Pacific Islander at 93.0%. The next largest groups are White (4.0%) and Two or More Races (1.7%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Ambreen described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Ambreen at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander93.0% · 815
- White4.0% · 35
- Two or more races1.7% · 15
- Hispanic or Latino1.0% · 9
- Black or African American0.2% · 2
Popularity
Ambreen: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ambreen from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 33 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ambreen by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ambreen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ambreen
The name Ambreen is of Persian origin, derived from the word "Ambrin," which means "fragrant" or "ambergris." It first emerged in the Persian language during the medieval period, between the 5th and 15th centuries.
Ambergris is a solid, waxy substance produced in the digestive systems of sperm whales. Historically, it was highly valued for its use in perfumes and as a flavoring agent. The name Ambreen reflects the association with this precious and aromatic material.
The earliest recorded use of the name Ambreen can be traced back to the 12th century, when it appeared in Persian poetry and literature. One notable example is the "Gulistan" (Rose Garden), a collection of stories and anecdotes written by the Persian poet Saadi Shirazi (1210-1292).
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Ambreen. One of the earliest was Ambreen Shahi (1515-1577), a famous Mughal princess and the daughter of Emperor Humayun. She was known for her beauty, intelligence, and influential role in the Mughal court.
Another prominent figure was Ambreen Qureshi (1909-1989), a Pakistani writer, and poet who made significant contributions to Urdu literature. Her works explored themes of love, spirituality, and social issues, earning her numerous accolades.
In the field of music, Ambreen Butt (born 1983) is a renowned Pakistani singer and songwriter. She has released several successful albums and is known for her versatility in genres ranging from pop to Sufi music.
In the realm of sports, Ambreen Mir (born 1983) is a Pakistani squash player who has represented her country in numerous international tournaments. She has won several national and international titles and is considered one of the most successful squash players from Pakistan.
Another notable figure is Ambreen Razia (born 1982), a Pakistani actress and model who has appeared in numerous television dramas and films. She is recognized for her talent and has received several awards for her performances.
While the name Ambreen has Persian roots, it has gained popularity across various cultures and regions, particularly in South Asia, where it is commonly used among Muslim communities. The name's association with fragrance and beauty has contributed to its enduring appeal.
People
Ambreen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ambreen as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Ambreen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ambreen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 107 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ambreen going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 3,203,312 US residents.
Is Ambreen a common name?
We classify Ambreen as "Very Rare". It ranks above 65.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 110 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ambreen most popular?
The single biggest year for Ambreen was 1990, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ambreen is about 26 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Ambreen in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 876 people with the name Ambreen, or 0.29 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #13,689 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Ambreen in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Ambreen?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Ambreen appears almost entirely female. Of the 881 people counted with this name, 99.5% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Ambreen?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Ambreen is Asian/Pacific Islander at 93.0%. The next largest groups are White (4.0%) and Two or More Races (1.7%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Ambreen most often in the Census?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest reported group for people named Ambreen in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.0% (815 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Ambreen in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ambreen a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ambreen in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Ambreen still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ambreen in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Ambreen can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people have Ambreen as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.