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Diamond Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Diamond

"Diamond is a given name derived from the name of the diamond gemstone"

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Female 📈 Peak 1999 👥 36,162 in US
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Meaning
Diamond is a given name derived from the name of the diamond gemstone
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
36,162
Life Path
Number 6

📖 What Does Diamond Mean?

Diamond is a given name derived from the name of the diamond gemstone. The word is derived from the Greek adamas. The name was among the 1,000 most popular names for newborn girls in the United States between 1986 and 2014 and remains in regular use. Deimantė, a Lithuanian variant, was the 10th most popular name for baby girls born in Lithuania in 2007.

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Diamond is a given name derived from the name of the diamond gemstone. The word is derived from the Greek adamas. The name was among the 1,000 most popular names for newborn girls in the United States between 1986 and 2014 and remains in regular use. Deimantė, a Lithuanian variant, was the 10th most popular name for baby girls born in Lithuania in 2007.…

Root Element
Diamond
Core Meaning
"Diamond is a given name derived from the name of the diamond gemstone"
Language

🔢 Numerology of Diamond

D 4
I 9
A 1
M 4
O 6
N 5
D 4
SUM 6
6
Life Path
Nurturing & Responsibility
7
Soul Urge
Wisdom & Introspection
8
Personality
Power & Ambition

Life Path 6 — Nurturing & Responsibility: Compassionate, family-oriented, and generous.

Gender Distribution

♂ Male7%
♀ Female93%

Based on 36,162 US Social Security records

📈 US Popularity

Total US bearers 36,162
Peak year 1999 (2,210)
First recorded 1897
Last recorded 2024
Gender Predominantly Female
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Diamond" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "Diamond is a given name derived from the name of the diamond gemstone".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form, established across English-speaking and Muslim communities.

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Today (2026)

~36,162 people named Diamond in the US. Peaked in 1999 with 2,210 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Diamond?

The Life Path number for Diamond is 6, associated with Nurturing & Responsibility. Soul Urge: 7. Personality: 8.

Is Diamond a boy or girl name?

Diamond is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 7% male and 93% female.

How many people are named Diamond in the US?

Approximately 36,162 people in the United States are named Diamond. The name peaked in 1999 with 2,210 recorded uses.

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