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Amethyst

Recorded 1967–2025 · United States

Amethyst was most popular in 2022, when 240 American babies were given the name — ranking #1,978 that year. In 2025 it ranked #2,359, with 181 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 4,576 people named Amethyst.

Most popular in2022
Rank that year#1,978
Births that year240
Total since 18804,576

Amethyst over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Amethyst’s peak in 2022. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org