Find out how popular the first name Diamond has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Diamond by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Diamond is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 94% of people named Diamond being female.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 130 female babies and 43 male babies born with the name Diamond.

Yes—according to the SSA data, 43 baby boys were named Diamond in 2023, despite it being a predominantly female name. We'd love to know why!

The history of the first name Diamond

The name Diamond is an English word name derived from the precious gemstone of the same name. The word diamond comes from the ancient Greek word "adamas," which means "invincible" or "unbreakable." This likely refers to the hardness and durability of the diamond gemstone.

As a given name, Diamond is a relatively modern coinage, with its earliest usage dating back to the late 19th century. One of the earliest recorded individuals with the first name Diamond was Diamond Bessie Moore, an American criminal and saloon owner who lived from 1873 to 1959.

Another notable historical figure with the name Diamond was Diamond Jim Brady, an American businessman and jeweler known for his lavish lifestyle and love of diamonds. He lived from 1856 to 1917 and was famous for wearing extravagant diamond-studded jewelry.

In the 20th century, the name Diamond gained popularity as a unisex name, particularly among African American communities. One famous bearer of the name was Diamond Lil, a stage name used by American actress Mae West, who lived from 1893 to 1980.

Another notable Diamond was Diamond Teeth Mary, the nickname of Mary Smith, an African American woman who lived from 1904 to 1994 and was known for her diamond-studded teeth.

In more recent times, the name Diamond has been given to several high-profile individuals, including Diamond Dallas Page, an American professional wrestler and actor born in 1956, and Diamond Brown, an American singer and actress born in 1981.

While the name Diamond is not directly referenced in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its association with the precious gemstone and its connotations of strength, durability, and value have contributed to its appeal as a given name.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

The history and meaning of the name Diamond was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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