Amethyst
Meaning
gemstone name, from Greek 'not intoxicated'
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Amethyst peaked in the 1990s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Amethyst
Most people given the name Amethyst in the United States are children or teenagers today. The name belongs to this generation.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Amethyst deep dive
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