Amber sits comfortably in the UK charts at #122 in 2024 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
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UK Rank 2024
#122
US Rank #541
About the Name Amber
Amber is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 39 places over five years. Its high point was #31 in 1998, and it now sits at #122. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has spent 26 of the last 29 years inside the UK top 100 — a mark of enduring mainstream appeal.
Amber is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #541 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Amber
Unlikely. With around 399 UK babies named Amber per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Amber in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Amber has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 39 places in the last five years. Its peak was #31 in 1998. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Amber is more popular in the UK (#122) than in the US (#541). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Amber include: Amber Rose Revah — Amber Rose Revah is a British actress and writer.; Amber Frank — Amber Dawn Frank, formerly known professionally as Amber Montana, is an American actress.; Amber Valletta — Amber Evangeline Valletta is an American model and actress..
Amber ranks #541 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
399
UK babies named Amber (2024)
~0.0
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.2
In a school of 600
↓ 39 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Amber
Likely around 1 other Amber in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Amber
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Amber Dawn Frank, formerly known professionally as Amber Montana, is an American actress. She is known for her role as Taylor Hathaway in the Nickelodeon series The Haunted Hathaways.
Amber Evangeline Valletta is an American model and actress. She began her career as a fashion model, landing her first of 17 American Vogue covers in February 1993.
Amber Thunder Rose Midthunder is an American actress. She had regular roles in the FX series Legion and The CW series Roswell, New Mexico, and also appeared on Longmire, Banshee, and Reservation Dogs.