Emerald
How to say it: EM-ruhld · /ˈɛmərəld/
From the precious green gemstone; ultimately from Greek 'smaragdos'. Used as a given name for its gem and color associations.
Emerald was the 721st most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 367 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 85% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #564 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #721 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 367 |
| Share of births | 1 in 9,033 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +85% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #564 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
The 2020s mark Emerald's best showing yet, with use still climbing. At its peak now, it should keep rising.
What goes with it
Lush and gleaming with soft liquid sounds, Emerald brings gemstone and color imagery. Sapphire and Juniper share its style.
Nicknames
- Em
- Emmy
- Emme
Honouring a Emerald in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Emerald is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Greek.
Famous people named Emerald
- Emerald Fennell (born 1985)English actress, filmmaker and writer
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