Find out how popular the first name Ismeralda has been for the last 31 years (from 1977 to 2007) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Ismeralda by gender

Based on the last 31 years of data, Ismeralda is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2007, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Ismeralda.

The history of the first name Ismeralda

The name Ismeralda is a Spanish and Portuguese variant of the name Esmeralda, which is derived from the Spanish and Portuguese word "esmeralda," meaning "emerald." The name's origins can be traced back to the ancient Greek word "smaragdos," which referred to the precious green gemstone.

In the Middle Ages, the name Esmeralda became popular in Spain and Portugal, and it was often associated with the color green and the emerald gemstone. The name was likely inspired by the beauty and rarity of the emerald, which was highly valued and admired in those regions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ismeralda can be found in the 19th-century novel "The Hunchback of Notre-Dame" by Victor Hugo. In this classic work of literature, Esmeralda is the name of a beautiful Romani woman who becomes the object of desire for several characters, including the hunchback Quasimodo and the archdeacon Claude Frollo.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Ismeralda or its variations. One such person was Ismeralda Woodhouse-Thompson (1858-1945), a British artist and etcher who was known for her landscape paintings and etchings of rural scenes. Another was Ismeralda Gruenberg (1892-1993), an American educator and feminist who played a significant role in promoting equal educational opportunities for women.

In the world of literature, Ismeralda Zepeda (born 1965) is a Mexican author and poet who has published numerous works exploring themes of identity, feminism, and social justice. Ismeralda Alamillo (born 1977) is a Spanish singer and songwriter who has achieved success in the Latin music industry, particularly in the genre of flamenco.

Lastly, Ismeralda Araujo (born 1979) is a Venezuelan former professional tennis player who reached a career-high ranking of No. 35 in the world in singles and won three WTA Tour titles during her career.

While the name Ismeralda may have originated from the Spanish and Portuguese languages, it has since gained popularity in various cultures and regions around the world, with each generation adding its own unique touch and meaning to this beautiful and timeless name.

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