Almond
Almond is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Almond tree, or derived from the Old English personal name Æðelmund (noble protection).
Origin and history
Almond is a rare botanical and surname-derived given name with roots in Old English and Old French. Historically used occasionally for boys in the United States, it derives from either the almond tree or early Germanic personal names adapted into Medieval English. Its modern usage in the U.S. remains exceptionally rare.
Popularity in the United States
617 babies in the United States have been named Almond since 1880. It ranks #4059 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- GA (54.5 %)
- NC (45.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 21 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 16 |
| 1910-1920 | 160 |
| 1920-1930 | 144 |
| 1930-1940 | 109 |
| 1940-1950 | 53 |
| 1950-1960 | 62 |
| 1960-1970 | 28 |
| 1970-1980 | 19 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Besides referring directly to the nut-bearing tree, Almond can also be a worn-down form of the Anglo-Saxon name Æðelmund.
- Fewer than 1,000 boys have been recorded with the first name Almond in official U.S. birth data since 1880.