Beryl Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationBER-uhl / /ˈbɛr.əl/English; Greek
Meaning
English: precious gem; Greek: sea green
Historical & Cultural Background
Beryl is derived from the name of a precious stone, which has been valued since ancient times. The name has been used in English-speaking countries since the 19th century. It is more commonly associated with females but has been used for boys as well. The gemstone beryl comes in various colors, including green, blue, and yellow.
Trend Summary
Beryl has seen a decline in popularity as a baby name in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Beryle
International Variants
- Béryl (French)
- Beryl (Spanish)
Famous people named Beryl
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Fictional characters named Beryl
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Beryl was first seen in the United States in 1890. Beryl has ranked as high as #791 nationally, which occurred in 1919, and has been most popular in Iowa, Ohio, Illinois, Texas, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Beryl has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Beryl (1948)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| IA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890 | 5 |
| 1892 | 6 |
| 1893 | 6 |
| 1894 | 5 |
| 1898 | 5 |
| 1902 | 8 |
| 1904 | 7 |
| 1905 | 9 |
| 1906 | 12 |
| 1907 | 7 |
| 1908 | 9 |
| 1909 | 7 |
| 1910 | 8 |
| 1911 | 14 |
| 1912 | 48 |
| 1913 | 25 |
| 1914 | 41 |
| 1915 | 75 |
| 1916 | 58 |
| 1917 | 60 |
| 1918 | 69 |
| 1919 | 78 |
| 1920 | 68 |
| 1921 | 64 |
| 1922 | 61 |
| 1923 | 69 |
| 1924 | 77 |
| 1925 | 56 |
| 1926 | 48 |
| 1927 | 69 |
| 1928 | 51 |
| 1929 | 57 |
| 1930 | 54 |
| 1931 | 67 |
| 1932 | 63 |
| 1933 | 67 |
| 1934 | 58 |
| 1935 | 42 |
| 1936 | 37 |
| 1937 | 41 |
| 1938 | 33 |
| 1939 | 33 |
| 1940 | 32 |
| 1941 | 45 |
| 1942 | 30 |
| 1943 | 32 |
| 1944 | 47 |
| 1945 | 31 |
| 1946 | 28 |
| 1947 | 25 |
| 1948 | 35 |
| 1949 | 30 |
| 1950 | 28 |
| 1951 | 22 |
| 1952 | 17 |
| 1953 | 23 |
| 1954 | 7 |
| 1955 | 13 |
| 1956 | 13 |
| 1957 | 13 |
| 1958 | 15 |
| 1959 | 15 |
| 1960 | 14 |
| 1961 | 15 |
| 1962 | 16 |
| 1963 | 12 |
| 1964 | 10 |
| 1965 | 9 |
| 1966 | 9 |
| 1967 | 12 |
| 1968 | 10 |
| 1969 | 12 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1989 | 5 |