Amber

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Amber

Gender: Feminine
Language: English

Etymology:
Amber is an English word for a gem and a shade of yellow. It comes from Arabic and means “Precious Thing.” The gems are a form of fossilized tree resin. Sometimes, one can find ancient insects preserved within them.

History:
Amber was one of the least successful of the “jewel names” favored by the Victorians at the end of the 19th century. It’s revival, and spectacular subsequent popularity, is probably due to Kathleen Winger’s book Forever Amber (1944).

Pronunciation: AM-burr.

Alternates: Ambra, Amberlee, Amberly, Amberlyn, Amberlynn, Amberlynne.
French: Ambre.

Famous Bearers:
Places:
Amber Valley
Derbyshire, England.

Singers and Entertainers:
Tiffani-Amber Thiessen (1974-)
American actress.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
0.160 % named Amber
0.001 % named Amberly

Popularity of Amber:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-1910: 969th most popular.
1910-1920: 905th most popular.
1920-1950: N/A
1950-1960: 891st most popular.
1960-1970: 446th most popular.
1970-1980: 60th most popular.
1980-1990: 13th most popular.
1990: 16th most popular.
1991: 16th most popular.
1992: 19th most popular.
1993: 17th most popular.
1994: 21st most popular.
1995: 22nd most popular.
1996: 27th most popular.
1997: 30th most popular.
1998: 35th most popular.
1999: 41st most popular.
2000: 46th most popular.
2001: 51st most popular.
2002: 65th most popular.
2003: 74th most popular.

Popularity of Ambre:
Popularity (for newborns):
In France...
1900-1980: N/A
1988: 196th most popular.
1990: 197th most popular.
2000: 76th most popular.