Amethyst
Every Amethyst since 1967 — 4,576 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Amethyst
Amethyst is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,242 in 2025 with 181 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1967, 4,576 American babies have been named Amethyst. Its peak came in 2022, when 240 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Amethyst stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Amethyst year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 181 | #1,242 | — | — |
| 2024 | 176 | #1,306 | — | — |
| 2023 | 206 | #1,168 | 6 | #10,893 |
| 2022 | 235 | #1,069 | 5 | #12,459 |
| 2021 | 215 | #1,143 | 5 | #12,249 |
| 2020 | 184 | #1,236 | — | — |
| 2019 | 189 | #1,239 | — | — |
| 2018 | 168 | #1,338 | — | — |
| 2017 | 177 | #1,317 | — | — |
| 2016 | 160 | #1,440 | — | — |
| 2015 | 128 | #1,668 | — | — |
| 2014 | 95 | #2,051 | — | — |
| 2013 | 55 | #3,008 | — | — |
| 2012 | 75 | #2,450 | — | — |
| 2011 | 62 | #2,798 | — | — |
| 2010 | 62 | #2,807 | — | — |
| 2009 | 62 | #2,828 | — | — |
| 2008 | 47 | #3,480 | — | — |
| 2007 | 70 | #2,617 | — | — |
| 2006 | 88 | #2,186 | — | — |
| 2005 | 77 | #2,316 | — | — |
| 2004 | 97 | #1,926 | — | — |
| 2003 | 105 | #1,786 | — | — |
| 2002 | 98 | #1,822 | — | — |
| 2001 | 95 | #1,851 | — | — |
| 2000 | 95 | #1,818 | — | — |
| 1995 | 88 | #1,672 | — | — |
| 1990 | 76 | #1,863 | — | — |
| 1985 | 32 | #2,862 | — | — |
| 1980 | 22 | #3,615 | — | — |
| 1975 | 17 | #3,779 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Amethyst in 2025?
Amethyst ranked #1,242 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 181 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Amethyst?
4,576 babies have been named Amethyst in the United States since 1967, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Amethyst most popular?
Amethyst peaked in 2022, when 240 newborns received the name.
Is Amethyst a boy or girl name?
Amethyst is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Amethyst rising or falling?
Amethyst is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.