Beryl
Beryl is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Pale green gemstone or precious stone.
Origin and history
Beryl is a gemstone name derived from Greek roots referring to a precious pale green crystal. Historically used for both boys and girls in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it is now rarely given to male infants in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
2,338 babies in the United States have been named Beryl since 1880. It ranks #2680 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- IA (24.2 %)
- OH (17.8 %)
- IL (8.7 %)
- TX (8.1 %)
- MI (7.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 27 |
| 1900-1910 | 59 |
| 1910-1920 | 476 |
| 1920-1930 | 620 |
| 1930-1940 | 495 |
| 1940-1950 | 335 |
| 1950-1960 | 166 |
| 1960-1970 | 119 |
| 1970-1980 | 25 |
| 1980-1990 | 16 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Beryl
- Beryl Markham: Aviator, Author
Fun facts
- The mineral beryl includes famous gemstone varieties such as emerald and aquamarine.
- Beryl is listed in the Old and New Testaments as a precious stone representing divine beauty.