Diamond
Diamond: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Diamond
- A female given name from English of modern usage, from the name of the gem.
Etymology
As a female given name, from diamond (gemstone). * As a German surname, Anglicized form of Diamant. * As a Irish surname, Anglicized form of Irish Ó Diamáin.
How popular is Diamond?
Since 1880, 33,733 girls and 2,564 boys in the U.S. have been named Diamond (93% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #150 in 1999. Its highest rank for boys was #971 in 1897. In 2025, 131 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Diamond
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Diamond
Sister and brother names that share Diamond's English roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Diamond FAQ
What does the name Diamond mean?
A female given name from English of modern usage, from the name of the gem. As a female given name, from diamond (gemstone). * As a German surname, Anglicized form of Diamant. * As a Irish surname, Anglicized form of Irish Ó Diamáin.
What is the origin of the name Diamond?
Diamond is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Diamond?
Since 1880, 33,733 girls and 2,564 boys in the U.S. have been named Diamond (93% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #150 in 1999. Its highest rank for boys was #971 in 1897. In 2025, 131 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Diamond a boy or girl name?
Diamond is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 33,733 girls and 2,564 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.