Diamond
Gender-neutral name · English · Greek · Latin
Meaningdiamond · English
- US rank
- #2,017
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #150 in 1999
94 babies were named Diamond in the US in 2025. It has dropped 683 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1908–2025
US births per million boys, 1897–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Diamond you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 17,094 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Diamond, 94 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Diamond would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDiamond first shows up in US birth records in 1897, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 128 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1999, when it ranked #150. Today it's #2,017, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowDiamond was 20× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 873 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 17,094.
- TrendDiamond has slipped 683 places over the last five years and now sits at #2,017. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedDiamond is most popular in Tennessee, where it ranks #888. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- Boy or girlDiamond is given to both boys and girls: 72% of the 131 babies named Diamond in 2025 were girls. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn English, Diamond means “diamond”. Our records link it to English, Greek and Latin roots.
About the name Diamond
Diamond is a gender-neutral name of English, Greek and Latin origin meaning “diamond”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-ond”. US birth records list Diamond for girls from 1908 to 2025, in 85 of those 118 years. Its best year was 1999, when it ranked #150 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #2,017, with 94 babies. Of the 131 US babies named Diamond in 2025, 72% were girls and 28% were boys.
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| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 18 | 56,818 girls |
| 1910s | 8.3 | 120,919 girls |
| 1920s | 6.8 | 146,628 girls |
| 1930s | 0.8 | 1,190,476 girls |
| 1940s | 0.7 | 1,492,537 girls |
| 1950s | 0.7 | 1,428,571 girls |
| 1960s | 2.0 | 500,000 girls |
| 1970s | 14 | 70,175 girls |
| 1980s | 99 | 10,061 girls |
| 1990s | 849 | 1,178 girls |
| 2000s | 685 | 1,460 girls |
| 2010s | 171 | 5,841 girls |
| 2020s | 83 | 12,092 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 18 | 56,391 boys |
| 1900s | 4.2 | 238,663 boys |
| 1910s | 4.6 | 217,391 boys |
| 1920s | 6.7 | 150,376 boys |
| 1930s | 2.6 | 387,597 boys |
| 1940s | 2.5 | 403,226 boys |
| 1950s | 2.7 | 364,964 boys |
| 1960s | 1.4 | 719,424 boys |
| 1970s | 10 | 99,305 boys |
| 1980s | 22 | 45,126 boys |
| 1990s | 42 | 23,546 boys |
| 2000s | 17 | 58,480 boys |
| 2010s | 15 | 67,522 boys |
| 2020s | 26 | 38,685 boys |
Other spellings of Diamond
More English names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Diamond
What does the name Diamond mean?
Diamond means “diamond” in English.
What is the origin of the name Diamond?
Diamond has English, Greek, Latin roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Oliver.
Is Diamond a boy or girl name?
Both. Diamond is used for boys and girls: in 2025, 72% of US babies named Diamond were girls.
How popular is the name Diamond?
Diamond ranked #2,017 for US girls in 2025, given to 94 babies. Its best year was 1999 (#150).