Amethyst
Amethyst: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Amethyst
- A female given name.
Etymology
From the gemstone amethyst.
How popular is Amethyst?
Since 1880, 4,560 girls and 16 boys in the U.S. have been named Amethyst (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1069 in 2022. Its highest rank for boys was #10893 in 2023. In 2025, 181 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Amethyst FAQ
What does the name Amethyst mean?
A female given name. From the gemstone amethyst.
How popular is the name Amethyst?
Since 1880, 4,560 girls and 16 boys in the U.S. have been named Amethyst (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1069 in 2022. Its highest rank for boys was #10893 in 2023. In 2025, 181 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Amethyst a boy or girl name?
Amethyst is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 4,560 girls and 16 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.