Diamond
Girl name · #2017 in 2025 · Uniqueness 82/100
In 2025, 94 baby girls were named Diamond, placing it at #2017 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1014, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 19,149 girls born in 2025 was named Diamond.
The 117-year story
Diamond first appears in the Social Security records in 1908, when 6 girls received the name. Its peak came in 1999, when 2,160 girls were named Diamond — good for #150 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Diamond per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Diamond in class?
Diamond scores 82 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Diamond will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Diamond is most common
Geography matters for names, and Diamond is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Diamonds were NY (8), TN (7), TX (7), FL (6), MI (6). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Diamond
Statistically, parents drawn to Diamond tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Destinee, Caitlyn, Bryanna, Breanna, and Sidney.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Diamond | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 94 | #2017 |
| 2024 | 129 | #1613 |
| 2023 | 130 | #1603 |
| 2022 | 133 | #1590 |
| 2021 | 154 | #1410 |
| 2020 | 165 | #1334 |
| 2019 | 192 | #1218 |
| 2018 | 218 | #1122 |
| 2017 | 227 | #1108 |
| 2016 | 228 | #1113 |
| 2015 | 264 | #1014 |
| 2014 | 308 | #884 |
| 2013 | 395 | #707 |
| 2012 | 347 | #787 |
| 2011 | 363 | #759 |
| 2010 | 463 | #633 |
| 2009 | 618 | #495 |
| 2008 | 706 | #446 |
| 2007 | 912 | #356 |
| 2006 | 1,053 | #315 |
| 2005 | 1,057 | #301 |
| 2004 | 1,223 | #263 |
| 2003 | 1,400 | #235 |
| 2002 | 1,579 | #207 |
| 2001 | 1,945 | #167 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Diamond a popular girl name?
Diamond ranked #2017 among girls in 2025 with 94 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1014.
When was the name Diamond most popular?
Diamond peaked in 1999, when 2,160 American girls received the name (ranked #150 that year). Since 1999 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Diamond?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 19,149 newborn American girls was named Diamond. It scores 82/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.