Boy · #3,561 in 2026

Ambers

Name: Popularity of the name Ambers in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Ambers, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,561

Peak Rank

#2,589 (1929)

Total Babies

113

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1881

First Year

1942

Last Year

1929

Peak Year

#2589

Peak Rank

113

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ambers

Ambers first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1881, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1929, when 10 Amberss were born — ranking #2,589 that year. As of 2026, Ambers ranks #3,561 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 113 Amberss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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51-100

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Names that sound like Ambers

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ambers is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Amperes
Embers
Umbers
Amber
Ambrose
Ambre
Ambra
Ambry
Cambers
Ambert
Amblers
Amors

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ambers

What does the name Ambers mean?

Ambers is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1881. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ambers in 2026?

In 2026, Ambers ranks #3,561 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Ambers most popular?

Ambers reached its peak popularity in 1929, ranking #2,589 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Ambers a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Ambers is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Ambers?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ambers include Lottie, Marguerite, Olga. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ambers

Ambers is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1881 and has accumulated 113 births in the dataset. Ambers's peak popularity came in 1929 when it ranked #2,589. Use the chart and map above to compare Ambers's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.