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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Ember — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Emaza|Emberlea
English◈ Unisex · 46% boy · 54% girl↑ Rising

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Ember

◈

EM-ber · 2 syllables

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Girl
#137
↑ Rising
Girl
#137
Popularity score: 50
↑ Rising
Peak
#137 in 2024
5yr
+32 ranks
Velocity
+32
Birth frequency
6.0 per 10,000 births
Boy
#3168
Popularity score: 19
↓ Fading
Peak
#2387 in 2021
5yr
-204 ranks
Velocity
-204
Birth frequency
1.1 per 100,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #3168 · Rising since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
English boy names
Ember

Popularity score: 19  ·  SSA Rank: #3168

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #137 · Rising since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
English girl names
Ember

Popularity score: 50  ·  SSA Rank: #137

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
70
Higher than 70% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑ Rising
+32 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
0 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
NatureElementUnisex2-syllableModernWarmEnglishTrendyCelestial-adjacentFire
Character
fiery passionwarm resilienceglowing strengthbold determination
STRONG
High confidence

Ember is an English unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #137 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑ Rising · +32 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#137 · niche
Ember at a Glance
Meaning:A glowing piece of coal or wood in a fire. Originally derived from embers as live coals, symbolizing warmth, light, and enduring energy.
Language root:Old English · Germanic
Peak rank:#137 in 2024
5yr change:+32 ranks
Sex usage:Girl #137 · Boy #3168
Notable bearers
Ember Macintosh
Fictional character (Avatar: The Last Airbender)
Similar Sound
AmberTimber◈UmberEmber◈Emerson◈Emma
Similar Style
Aspen◈Hazel◈Sage◈River◈Cedar◈Rowan◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Ember
Rowan◈Hazel◈IvySilas◈Wren◈Beckett◈Eden◈Finn◈
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Aspen◈
English · #265
↓ Declining
Hazel◈
English · #19
→ Stable
Sage◈
English · #146
→ Stable
River◈
English · #214
→ Stable
Cedar◈
English · #2383
↓ Fading
Rowan◈
Irish · #266
↓ Declining
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Ember illustration
Name Intelligence
Ember · Overview
Summary

Ember is an English unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #137 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 12/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Ember scores 70/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Rising steadily
Rank has moved 32 positions in the last year. Consistent upward trajectory.
Works for any sex
46% boy · 54% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Nature · Modern character
Ember carries a warm, cool, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
ember.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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