How Many People Are Named Topaz?
Complete statistics for the name Topaz: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Topaz is a rare gemstone-inspired name, very uncommon with only 300 people bearing it in the US today. That's just 1 in 1,101,621 Americans! The name peaked in popularity back in 1989 with 17 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 6 typically symbolizes harmony, responsibility, and nurturing.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 32All 306 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1989Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Topaz Through the Generations
Topaz has seen a slow decline since its peak in 1989 when 17 babies were given this name. Today, there are around 300 people named Topaz living in the United States. The name's current age distribution shows a fairly even spread with 37% under 30 and 63% aged between 30 and 60. Interestingly, the name is most popular outside the US in Israel, where it holds a special place among the 1,367 global bearers.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Topaz's Modern American coinage, inspired by the gemstone roots
📄 About the Name Topaz
How Many People Have the Name Topaz?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 300 people in the United States currently share the name Topaz. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,101,621 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Topaz a Common or Rare Name?
Topaz is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Topaz Mean?
Topaz means "gemstone" and comes from Modern American coinage, inspired by the gemstone origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Topaz in SSA data, approximately 2% are male and 98% are female.
When Was Topaz Most Popular?
The name Topaz reached peak popularity in 1989, with 17 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Topaz?
Approximately 300 people named Topaz live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 306. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,101,621 Americans.
Is Topaz a rare name?
Topaz is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,101,621 Americans has this name.
What does the name Topaz mean?
Topaz means "gemstone" and comes from Modern American coinage, inspired by the gemstone origins.
Is Topaz more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 2% of people named Topaz are male and 98% are female.
When was Topaz most popular?
Topaz peaked in 1989 with 17 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.