Emerald Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
5% Masculine / 95% Feminine
Meaning:
Emerald is a name of English origin derived from the precious gemstone, representing beauty and abundance.
Meaning of the Name Emerald
Emerald is a name of English origin and is derived from the precious gemstone of the same name. The gemstone has long been associated with beauty, wealth, and abundance. As a name, Emerald evokes a sense of elegance and luxury. It is also associated with the color green, representing renewal and growth.
Popularity of the Name Emerald
The popularity for the name Emerald peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 371 births, which ranked number 1,473 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Emerald had the most female births in 2022 with 371, which ranked number 768 out of 17,660 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2019 with 23, which ranked number 4,334 out of 14,112 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Emerald has increased sharply over the last ten years from 151 births to 388 births, an increase of 156.95%. Among males, Emerald has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 6 births to 17 births, an increase of 183.33%. Among females, Emerald has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 145 births to 371 births, an increase of 155.86%.
Nationwide Popularity of Emerald
- 20 Year Trend of Emerald: 69.43%
- 10 Year Trend of Emerald: 156.95%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Emerald: 183.33%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Emerald: 155.86%
Popularity of Emerald by State
Among females, Emerald was most popular in Southeastern states with 87 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 49 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Emerald. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 920 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 49 | 692 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 869 |
| CT | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 473 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 22 | 753 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 704 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 968 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 620 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 553 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 595 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 940 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 699 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 19 | 532 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1210 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 24 | 680 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 813 |
| OK | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 522 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 460 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 1024 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 503 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 756 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 49 | 659 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1063 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 829 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 637 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Emerald
- Total Births of Emerald: 426 (9.90%)
- Male Births of Emerald: 19 (10.98%)
- Female Births of Emerald: 408 (9.85%)
Given the upward trend of Emerald over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 9.90% increase in total births, for a total of 426 births in 2024. Male births for Emerald have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 19 male births in 2024, an increase of 10.98%. For Females, births for Emerald have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 408 female births in 2024, an increase of 9.85%.