Amethyst
How to say it: AM-uh-thist · /ˈæməθɪst/
From Greek 'amethystos' meaning 'not intoxicated'; the purple gemstone used as a word-name evoking color and luxury.
Amethyst was the 1,048th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 181 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 40% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #1,027 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,048 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 181 |
| Share of births | 1 in 18,316 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +40% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,027 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Almost all use of Amethyst has come in recent decades. At its high in the 2020s, more growth appears likely.
What goes with it
Three airy syllables with a breathy finish give it a creative glow as a gemstone name. Sapphire pairs naturally alongside it.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Amethyst is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Greek.
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