Diamantina
A Spanish feminine name meaning "little diamond", relating to the gemstone.
Name Census estimates that about 348 living Americans carry the first name Diamantina. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Diamantina today is around 63 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Diamantina births was 1947 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Diamantina. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
348
~ 1 in 984,926 Americans
Peak year
1947
19 babies that year
Average age
63
years old
1994 SSA rank
#14,033
Tracked since 1916
Popularity
Diamantina: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Diamantina from the 1910s through to the 1990s, spanning 9 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1940s, with 116 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1940s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Diamantina by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Diamantina during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Diamantinas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Diamantina
The name Diamantina is derived from the Portuguese word "diamante," meaning diamond. It is a feminine name that originated in Portugal, a country located in southwestern Europe, during the 16th century. The name's association with diamonds likely stems from the gemstone's rarity, beauty, and enduring quality.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Diamantina can be found in the writings of the Portuguese poet and playwright, Gil Vicente, who lived from around 1465 to 1536. Vicente's works, which were written in the early 16th century, are among the earliest known examples of the Portuguese language in literature.
In the 17th century, a notable figure named Diamantina de Portugal y Ayala (1615-1687) was a Spanish-Portuguese noblewoman and the Countess of Oropesa. She was known for her philanthropic work and her support of various religious institutions during her lifetime.
Another historical figure with the name Diamantina was Diamantina Rodríguez Acosta (1825-1891), a Cuban poet and activist. She was born in Havana and was a prominent figure in the Cuban independence movement. Her poems often expressed her patriotic sentiments and her desire for Cuba's liberation from Spanish rule.
In Brazil, there is a city named Diamantina, located in the state of Minas Gerais. The city was founded in 1718 and derived its name from the diamond mines that were discovered in the region during the 18th century. This connection to the diamond mining industry further solidifies the name's association with the precious gemstone.
A more recent notable figure with the name Diamantina was Diamantina Casas (1918-2008), a Mexican actress and comedian. She had a successful career in Mexican cinema and television, appearing in numerous films and television shows throughout the 20th century.
While the name Diamantina is not as common as some other names, it has a rich historical significance and a connection to the beauty and rarity of diamonds, making it a unique and meaningful choice for a given name.
People
Diamantina + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Diamantina: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Diamantina?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 348 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Diamantina going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 984,926 US residents.
Is Diamantina a common name?
We classify Diamantina as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 654 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Diamantina most popular?
The single biggest year for Diamantina was 1947, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Diamantina is about 63 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Diamantina a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Diamantina in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.