Ambra
Every Ambra since 1952 — 906 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ambra
Ambra is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1952, 906 American babies have been named Ambra. Its peak came in 1981, when 63 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ambra stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ambra year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 7 | #12,238 |
| 2019 | 7 | #12,531 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 5 | #16,592 |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | 5 | #17,062 |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | 7 | #13,812 |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | 7 | #13,692 |
| 2005 | 7 | #13,108 |
| 2004 | 5 | #16,268 |
| 2003 | 5 | #15,926 |
| 2002 | 7 | #12,276 |
| 2001 | 10 | #9,401 |
| 2000 | 10 | #9,206 |
| 1995 | 22 | #4,531 |
| 1990 | 33 | #3,300 |
| 1985 | 41 | #2,401 |
| 1980 | 35 | #2,652 |
| 1975 | 16 | #3,956 |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,020 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Ambra
- Ambra Angiolini Actor · b. 1977
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ambra in 2025?
Ambra did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Ambra?
906 babies have been named Ambra in the United States since 1952, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ambra most popular?
Ambra peaked in 1981, when 63 newborns received the name.
Is Ambra a boy or girl name?
Ambra is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ambra rising or falling?
Ambra is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ambra?
Well-known people named Ambra include Ambra Angiolini (actor).