Total births
906
Girls' name · since 1952
Ambra
Ambra has 906 recorded births since 1952 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1981 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 906
- total births
- 1952–2020
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
Ambra sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 906 recorded since 1952.
Ambra has 906 recorded births among girls since 1952, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1980s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1952 to 2020.
- 906 total births
- 1952–2020 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 45% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
906 girls have been named Ambra since 1952, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2020.
- 906
- total births
- 1952–2020
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Ambra was born in this single decade.
1981
Single peak year
63 babies were named Ambra in 1981 - its busiest year on record.
Ambra's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Ambra's SSA record in two at 1987 and the more recent half accounts for 46% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 54%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1958, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1981 peak of 63, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Ambra at a glance
Last recorded 2020Peak year
1981
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1952
Ambra popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1952–2020
- Peak year (1981)
- 63
- Annual births at peak, across 69 years of records
Ambra by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Ambra's strongest decade.
408 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Ambra births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 12
1950s
12 births
- 1960s 29
1960s
29 births
- 1970s 152
1970s
152 births
- 1980s
1980s
408 births
- 1990s
1990s
223 births
- 2000s 58
2000s
58 births
- 2010s 17
2010s
17 births
- 2020s 7
2020s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 408 births (45% of all-time use).
How Ambra compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Ambra's total volume
Ambra vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Ambra by state
Where Ambra concentrates geographically, total births since 1952
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 75 | 8.3% |
| #2 | California | | 41 | 4.5% |
| #3 | Arkansas | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #5 | Washington | | 5 | 0.6% |
Texas share of Ambra's total US births 8.3%
Even split
75 of 906 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ambra? ▼
Since 1952, Social Security records show 906 babies named Ambra. The most recent recorded year was 2020. Its busiest year on record was 1981, with 63 births.
When was Ambra most popular? ▼
Ambra was most popular in the 1980s decade with 408 total births. The single peak year was 1981.
Where is Ambra most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ambra are Texas (75 births), California (41 births), Arkansas (5 births).
How long has the name Ambra been used? ▼
Ambra has been recorded in Social Security data since 1952, spanning 69 years of data through 2020.
What names are similar to Ambra? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Amber, Amberly, Ambar, Ambria, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Ambra's data
- Ambra's decade-level peak was the 1980s (408 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Ambras (75 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Ambra
Nearby Names Like Ambra
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ambra
Amber Girl
#541 374,690 births
Amberly Girl
#1750 6,724 births
Ambar Girl
#1670 3,026 births
Ambria Girl
#10505 2,106 births
Amberlee Girl
#5859 2,080 births
Compare Ambra side by side: Ambra vs Amber Ambra vs Amberly Ambra vs Ambar
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1952–2020 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Ambra: Baby Name Since 1952 - 906 Births, Peak 1981." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ambra. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Ambra draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.