Amethyst
Meaningnot drunk · Greek
- US rank
- #1,241
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,069 in 2022
181 babies were named Amethyst in the US in 2025. It has dropped 5 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1967–2025
US births per million boys, 2021–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Amethyst you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 8,881 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Amethyst, 181 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Amethyst would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAmethyst first shows up in US birth records in 1967, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 58 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2022, when it reached #1,069.
- Then vs nowAmethyst is 2.2× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 19,120 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 8,881.
- Where it's lovedAmethyst is most popular in Oregon, where it ranks #619, followed by Indiana (#651) and Arizona (#676). It's in the top 1,000 in 4 states.
- MeaningIn Greek, Amethyst means “not drunk”.
About the name Amethyst
Amethyst is a girl name of Greek origin meaning “not drunk”. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-yst”. US birth records list Amethyst for girls from 1967 to 2025, in 57 of those 59 years. Its best year was 2022, when it ranked #1,069 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #1,241, with 181 babies.
Origin:Greek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.2 | 309,278 girls |
| 1970s | 6.6 | 151,286 girls |
| 1980s | 20 | 50,251 girls |
| 1990s | 50 | 20,020 girls |
| 2000s | 45 | 22,080 girls |
| 2010s | 67 | 14,857 girls |
| 2020s | 123 | 8,133 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 3.1 | 322,581 boys |
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Questions about the name Amethyst
What does the name Amethyst mean?
Amethyst means “not drunk” in Greek.
What is the origin of the name Amethyst?
Amethyst has Greek roots in our records. Other Greek names include Eleanor, Aurora, Penelope.
Is Amethyst a boy or girl name?
Amethyst is a girl name.
How popular is the name Amethyst?
Amethyst ranked #1,241 for US girls in 2025, given to 181 babies. Its best year was 2022 (#1,069).