Diamond
A female given name from English of modern usage, from the name of the gem.
Every Diamond since 1897 — 36,297 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Diamond
Diamond is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,024 in 2025 with 94 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1897, 36,297 American babies have been named Diamond — about 93% girls and 7% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1999, when 2,210 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Diamond stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Diamond year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 94 | #2,024 | 37 | #3,200 |
| 2024 | 129 | #1,614 | 56 | #2,451 |
| 2023 | 130 | #1,606 | 43 | #2,909 |
| 2022 | 133 | #1,593 | 54 | #2,526 |
| 2021 | 154 | #1,412 | 42 | #2,929 |
| 2020 | 165 | #1,335 | 36 | #3,152 |
| 2019 | 192 | #1,220 | 34 | #3,370 |
| 2018 | 218 | #1,124 | 25 | #4,117 |
| 2017 | 227 | #1,109 | 30 | #3,609 |
| 2016 | 228 | #1,115 | 34 | #3,312 |
| 2015 | 264 | #1,014 | 35 | #3,248 |
| 2014 | 308 | #884 | 22 | #4,427 |
| 2013 | 395 | #707 | 21 | #4,504 |
| 2012 | 347 | #787 | 17 | #5,305 |
| 2011 | 363 | #759 | 28 | #3,715 |
| 2010 | 463 | #633 | 32 | #3,391 |
| 2009 | 618 | #495 | 20 | #4,793 |
| 2008 | 706 | #446 | 28 | #3,760 |
| 2007 | 912 | #356 | 29 | #3,624 |
| 2006 | 1,053 | #315 | 28 | #3,622 |
| 2005 | 1,057 | #301 | 27 | #3,554 |
| 2004 | 1,223 | #263 | 30 | #3,237 |
| 2003 | 1,400 | #235 | 44 | #2,402 |
| 2002 | 1,579 | #207 | 34 | #2,772 |
| 2001 | 1,945 | #167 | 56 | #1,940 |
| 2000 | 2,081 | #162 | 44 | #2,230 |
| 1995 | 1,682 | #179 | 87 | #1,247 |
| 1990 | 591 | #429 | 70 | #1,327 |
| 1985 | 139 | #1,061 | 48 | #1,417 |
| 1980 | 59 | #1,846 | 29 | #1,916 |
| 1975 | 18 | #3,666 | 23 | #2,022 |
| 1970 | — | — | 8 | #3,593 |
| 1965 | — | — | 6 | #3,632 |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | 6 | #3,594 |
| 1950 | — | — | 8 | #2,826 |
| 1945 | 5 | #4,709 | 6 | #3,084 |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | 9 | #2,827 |
| 1925 | 9 | #3,438 | 7 | #3,494 |
| 1920 | 11 | #2,957 | 10 | #2,818 |
| 1915 | 7 | #3,513 | 7 | #3,158 |
| 1910 | 7 | #1,986 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Diamond
- Diamond Dallas Page Wrestler · b. 1956
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Diamond mean?
A female given name from English of modern usage, from the name of the gem.
How popular is the name Diamond in 2025?
Diamond ranked #2,024 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 94 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Diamond?
36,297 babies have been named Diamond in the United States since 1897, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Diamond most popular?
Diamond peaked in 1999, when 2,210 newborns received the name.
Is Diamond a boy or girl name?
Diamond is used for both: about 93% of babies named Diamond have been girls and 7% boys.
Is the name Diamond rising or falling?
Diamond is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Diamond?
Well-known people named Diamond include Diamond Dallas Page (wrestler).