Diamond
Boy name · #3185 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Diamond? In official American birth records, Diamond has been tracked continuously since 1897, giving it 128 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 37 baby boys were named Diamond, placing it at #3185 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #3231, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 48,649 boys born in 2025 was named Diamond.
Babies named Diamond per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 128-year story
Diamond first appears in the Social Security records in 1897, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1994, when 101 boys were named Diamond — good for #1128 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.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Diamond against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Diamond in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Diamond is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". 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
State-level data for Diamond is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
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 Courtland, Dezmond, Rasheed, Darrius, and Denton.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Diamond | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 37 | #3181 |
| 2024 | 56 | #2444 |
| 2023 | 43 | #2895 |
| 2022 | 54 | #2517 |
| 2021 | 42 | #2918 |
| 2020 | 36 | #3136 |
| 2019 | 34 | #3347 |
| 2018 | 25 | #4094 |
| 2017 | 30 | #3586 |
| 2016 | 34 | #3293 |
| 2015 | 35 | #3231 |
| 2014 | 22 | #4392 |
| 2013 | 21 | #4463 |
| 2012 | 17 | #5256 |
| 2011 | 28 | #3695 |
| 2010 | 32 | #3377 |
| 2009 | 20 | #4748 |
| 2008 | 28 | #3744 |
| 2007 | 29 | #3591 |
| 2006 | 28 | #3602 |
| 2005 | 27 | #3528 |
| 2004 | 30 | #3217 |
| 2003 | 44 | #2392 |
| 2002 | 34 | #2755 |
| 2001 | 56 | #1935 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Diamond?
In official American birth records, the name Diamond first appeared in 1897 (over 128 years ago), when 6 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Diamond a popular boy name?
Diamond ranked #3185 among boys in 2025 with 37 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #3231.
When was the name Diamond most popular?
Diamond peaked in 1994, when 101 American boys received the name (ranked #1128 that year). Since 1994 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Diamond?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 48,649 newborn American boys was named Diamond. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.