Emerald Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationEM-er-uhld / ˈɛm.ə.ɹəldEnglish; Latin
Meaning
English: gemstone; Latin: green
Historical & Cultural Background
Emerald is derived from the Old French 'esmeralde' and Latin 'smaragdus', both referring to the green gemstone. The name has been used in various cultures, often symbolizing rebirth and love. In the context of gemstones, emeralds have been valued since antiquity for their beauty and rarity.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Emerald was first seen in the United States in 1908. Emerald has ranked as high as #1334 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Emerald has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1908 | 6 |
| 1911 | 5 |
| 1912 | 5 |
| 1914 | 5 |
| 1915 | 7 |
| 1916 | 12 |
| 1917 | 11 |
| 1918 | 9 |
| 1919 | 14 |
| 1920 | 12 |
| 1921 | 10 |
| 1922 | 13 |
| 1923 | 6 |
| 1924 | 13 |
| 1925 | 7 |
| 1926 | 15 |
| 1927 | 18 |
| 1928 | 15 |
| 1929 | 10 |
| 1930 | 5 |
| 1931 | 5 |
| 1932 | 5 |
| 1935 | 7 |
| 1936 | 5 |
| 1938 | 8 |
| 1939 | 8 |
| 1947 | 6 |
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1958 | 6 |
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 23 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 26 |