Ambrosia
Every Ambrosia since 1900 — 1,700 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ambrosia
Ambrosia is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #10,991 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1900, 1,700 American babies have been named Ambrosia. Its peak came in 1981, when 65 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 Ambrosia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ambrosia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #10,991 |
| 2024 | 8 | #11,186 |
| 2023 | 16 | #6,954 |
| 2022 | 12 | #8,576 |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,213 |
| 2020 | 6 | #13,551 |
| 2019 | 12 | #8,632 |
| 2018 | 12 | #8,654 |
| 2017 | 16 | #7,117 |
| 2016 | 17 | #6,923 |
| 2015 | 16 | #7,296 |
| 2014 | 9 | #11,039 |
| 2013 | 18 | #6,743 |
| 2012 | 19 | #6,601 |
| 2011 | 21 | #6,158 |
| 2010 | 10 | #10,503 |
| 2009 | 23 | #5,907 |
| 2008 | 19 | #6,817 |
| 2007 | 25 | #5,537 |
| 2006 | 20 | #6,373 |
| 2005 | 43 | #3,461 |
| 2004 | 42 | #3,499 |
| 2003 | 37 | #3,737 |
| 2002 | 33 | #3,895 |
| 2001 | 50 | #2,882 |
| 2000 | 52 | #2,780 |
| 1995 | 51 | #2,486 |
| 1990 | 56 | #2,258 |
| 1985 | 41 | #2,402 |
| 1980 | 57 | #1,886 |
| 1975 | 6 | #8,017 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | 5 | #4,233 |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | 8 | #3,617 |
| 1915 | 6 | #3,808 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | 6 | #1,730 |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ambrosia in 2025?
Ambrosia ranked #10,991 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ambrosia?
1,700 babies have been named Ambrosia in the United States since 1900, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ambrosia most popular?
Ambrosia peaked in 1981, when 65 newborns received the name.
Is Ambrosia a boy or girl name?
Ambrosia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ambrosia rising or falling?
Ambrosia is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.