Amethyst

Amethyst is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 173 girls in the United States.

Amethyst at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Amethyst

Amethyst belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Amethyst first appears in Social Security records in 1967. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1069 in 2022, and in 2024 173 babies received the name — 4,376 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Amethyst in US records

First recorded (US)
1967
Best US rank
#1069 in 2022
Peak year
2022
Babies named Amethyst in 2024
173
Total since 1880
4,376

Amethyst in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#2226 in 2001
Babies named Amethyst in 2024
4
Total since 1996
120

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Amethyst mean?

The meaning of Amethyst is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Amethyst a boy or girl name?

Amethyst is a girl name. In 2024, 173 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Amethyst?

Amethyst comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Amethyst?

Amethyst first appears in US records in 1967. Its best-ever ranking was #1069 in 2022, and 173 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].