Diamond
Peaked at #150 nationally in 1999, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1897, Diamond has been recorded 93% of the time for girls and 7% of the time for boys.
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Diamond — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#150
in 1999
Current rank
#1612
in 2024
Years tracked
84
1908–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1908, Diamond reached its peak popularity for girls in 1999, ranking #150 nationally with 2,160 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #884 (2014) to #1612 (2024) — a 45% drop.
As of 2024, Diamond ranks #1612 nationally for girls, with 129 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,612 | 129 |
| 2023 | #1,605 | 130 |
| 2022 | #1,592 | 133 |
| 2021 | #1,411 | 154 |
| 2020 | #1,334 | 165 |
| 2019 | #1,229 | 191 |
| 2018 | #1,124 | 218 |
| 2017 | #1,109 | 227 |
Diamond — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#971
in 1897
Current rank
#2443
in 2024
Years tracked
94
1897–2024
Trend
Rising
Diamond was already at its most popular for boys in 1897 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #971), with 6 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #4425 (2014) to #2443 (2024) — a 45% improvement.
As of 2024, Diamond ranks #2443 nationally for boys, with 56 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #2,443 | 56 |
| 2023 | #2,905 | 43 |
| 2022 | #2,524 | 54 |
| 2021 | #2,928 | 42 |
| 2020 | #3,150 | 36 |
| 2019 | #3,368 | 34 |
| 2018 | #4,116 | 25 |
| 2017 | #3,609 | 30 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Diamond most popular?
Diamond was most popular in 1999, when it ranked #150 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Diamond becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Diamond?
At least 36,162 babies have been recorded with the name Diamond in the US since 1897, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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