Not intoxicated
Derived from the Greek word 'amethystos', the name refers to the ancient belief that the gemstone protected its owner from drunkenness. In Greek mythology, the stone was associated with Dionysus and was prized for its deep purple hue. As a name, it follows the Victorian tradition of using gemstones as feminine given names.
Less common today
Amethyst isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,071 in 2022.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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