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Amethyst

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Meaning

"Not Intoxicated"

Amethyst is a gemstone name from Greek amethystos meaning not intoxicated, adopted as a modern given name in English usage.

NatureNaturalUniqueRare

Popularity History of Amethyst

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#1320Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#1320

Amethyst was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-154

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Amethyst Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Amethyst.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Amethyst

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Quick Facts

OriginGreek
Syllables3
Length8 letters

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