Diamond
Diamond is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Unbreakable, invincible, or precious gemstone.
Origin and history
Diamond is an English vocabulary name derived via Old French from the ancient Greek word 'adamas', meaning invincible or untamed. It gained popularity as a given name in the United States during the late 20th century along with other gemstone names. It remains a recognizable modern choice associated with strength and brilliance.
Popularity in the United States
33,733 babies in the United States have been named Diamond since 1880. It ranks #773 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1333.
States where it is most popular
- TX (8.9 %)
- NY (8.3 %)
- IL (8.1 %)
- CA (6.7 %)
- MI (6.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 12 |
| 1910-1920 | 65 |
| 1920-1930 | 82 |
| 1930-1940 | 9 |
| 1940-1950 | 10 |
| 1950-1960 | 14 |
| 1960-1970 | 35 |
| 1970-1980 | 218 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,744 |
| 1990-2000 | 15,160 |
| 2000-2010 | 12,574 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,005 |
| 2020-2029 | 805 |
Famous people named Diamond
- Diamond White: Singer, Actress
Fun facts
- The word traces back to the Greek 'adamas', which translates to invincible or untamed due to the stone's hardness.
- Diamond reached its highest U.S. popularity for girls during the late 1990s and early 2000s.