Amber
Pronunciation: [ AMB-er ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Amber first appeared in US Social Security records in 1961.
Over 979 babies have been named Amber in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Amber is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #19,344 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,344
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Amber
Amber is a boy name .
Is Amber a boy or girl name? Amber is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,344 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #541. Amber is more commonly used as a girl name.
Amber is currently ranked #19,344 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Amber include Amb, Amy, Amie, and Ambkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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