Emerald
Emerald is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Green gemstone, prized bright green beryl.
Origin and history
Emerald is a gemstone name derived from Old French and Ancient Greek, referring to the bright green precious stone. It has been used as a given name in the United States since the late 19th century and has seen a notable revival in recent years. Today, it stands out as a vibrant, nature-inspired choice alongside other jewel names like Ruby and Jade.
Popularity in the United States
9,518 babies in the United States have been named Emerald since 1880. It ranks #1705 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #766.
States where it is most popular
- CA (19.6 %)
- TX (19.3 %)
- FL (6.5 %)
- NY (5.5 %)
- NC (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 17 |
| 1910-1920 | 82 |
| 1920-1930 | 78 |
| 1930-1940 | 11 |
| 1940-1950 | 29 |
| 1950-1960 | 31 |
| 1960-1970 | 42 |
| 1970-1980 | 152 |
| 1980-1990 | 935 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,212 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,836 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,012 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,081 |
Famous people named Emerald
- Emerald Fennell: Filmmaker, Actress
Nicknames
Em, Emmy, Emi
Fun facts
- The word traces back through Old French 'esmeraude' and Latin 'smaragdus' to an Ancient Greek root meaning green gem.
- Emerald is historically celebrated as the traditional birthstone for the month of May.