How Many People Are Named Ambra?

Complete statistics for the name Ambra: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Ambra
Very Rare
Italian

Ambra has a classic feel but is very rare, with only 877 people named Ambra living in the U.S. today. That's 1 in 376,390 Americans. It peaked in 1981 with 63 births that year.

~137
Living in US
1 in 2,419,338
Americans
1981
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Amber, the golden fossilized resin
🌐
Origin
Italian
💎
Lucky Stone
Amber
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Warm Passionate Resilient Confident
8
Life Path Number

The life path number 8 is traditionally associated with ambition, material success, and personal power. People connected to this number are often seen as natural leaders with strong organizational skills and a drive to achieve their goals.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

6,904
Worldwide Bearers
#78,309
Global Rank
🇮🇹 Italy
3,863
🇺🇸 United States
936
🇦🇱 Albania
838
🇮🇳 India
234
🇸🇴 Somalia
160
🇪🇸 Spain
79
🇮🇩 Indonesia
73
🇷🇴 Romania
71
🇬🇧 England
60
🇧🇷 Brazil
50

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
877 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 40
110
Would be under 30 (12%)
772
Would be 30–60 (85%)
24
Would be over 60 (3%)

All 906 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1981

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
86
Classic Feel
40
Modern Appeal
60
International
95

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Ambra Through the Generations

The name Ambra has a rich history and a unique presence in the U.S., with its peak in 1981 when 63 babies were named Ambra. Despite having 906 total births across all time, there are now just 877 living bearers, indicating a relatively low survival rate into adulthood. This gap is significant, suggesting that while the name was popular for a brief period, it didn't gain widespread long-term adoption. The age distribution shows a fairly even spread, with 110 under 30, 772 aged 30-60, and 24 over 60, which is quite stable given the name's rarity. Interestingly, Ambra is most common in Italy on a global scale, ranking at world rank #78,309 with 6,904 living bearers, highlighting its cultural significance beyond the U.S.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 75
California 41
Arkansas 5
Ohio 5
Washington 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ambra's Italian roots

📄 About the Name Ambra

How Many People Have the Name Ambra?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 137 people in the United States currently share the name Ambra. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,419,338 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ambra a Common or Rare Name?

Ambra is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Ambra Mean?

Ambra means "Amber, the golden fossilized resin" and comes from Italian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Ambra in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Ambra Most Popular?

The name Ambra reached peak popularity in 1981, with 63 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Ambra?

Approximately 137 people named Ambra live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 137. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,419,338 Americans.

Is Ambra a rare name?

Ambra is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,419,338 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ambra mean?

Ambra means "Amber, the golden fossilized resin" and comes from Italian origins.

Is Ambra more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Ambra are male and 100% are female.

When was Ambra most popular?

Ambra peaked in 1981 with 63 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US137
All-Time Births137
1 in X1 in 2,419,338
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age40
Peak Year1981
World Rank#78,309
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.