Amethyst
Amethyst is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Not intoxicated or gemstone.
Origin and history
Amethyst is a jewel name derived from the Ancient Greek word 'amethystos'. In traditional folklore, the gemstone was believed to protect its wearer from intoxication. In the United States, it has seen steady growth as an uncommon modern gemstone name.
Popularity in the United States
4,560 babies in the United States have been named Amethyst since 1880. It ranks #2592 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1099.
States where it is most popular
- TX (28.3 %)
- CA (22.7 %)
- NY (7.2 %)
- FL (6.3 %)
- NC (3.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 16 |
| 1970-1980 | 100 |
| 1980-1990 | 345 |
| 1990-2000 | 897 |
| 2000-2010 | 834 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,171 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,197 |
Fun facts
- The ancient Greeks believed the amethyst gemstone could prevent drunkenness and carved drinking vessels from it.
- Amethyst is widely recognized as the official birthstone for the month of February.