Diamond means unconquerable — from the Greek adamas (invincible), the same root that gives us adamant. Diamonds are the hardest natural substance on Earth. Diamonds are forever. Neil Diamond sang Sweet Caroline. A diamond in the rough is potential waiting to be polished. Seven letters of unconquerable beauty, geological pressure, and the most valuable stone on Earth.
Diamond comes from the Greek adamas meaning unconquerable. Diamonds are the hardest natural substance on Earth, formed under extreme pressure. Diamonds Are Forever is the most famous advertising slogan (De Beers, 1947) and a James Bond title. Neil Diamond sang Sweet Caroline. A diamond in the rough is potential waiting to be revealed.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: The word has been used since the 13th century; given-name usage is modern.
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Today
Diamond remains a beloved choice, ranking #1314 in the US. 36,162 babies have been named Diamond since 1897.
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How popular is Diamond?
1999peak year
Diamond has been losing ground. Once far more common, it has been declining steadily in recent years. It currently ranks well outside the top 1,000 (around #1314), with about 223 babies named Diamond each year. In 1999, 2,160 babies received the name (ranked #150). Total registrations across all years since 1880: roughly 36,162.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
Diamond's Life Path 1 is the leader's number — unconquerable leadership. People named Diamond tend to be hard, brilliant, and gifted at shining brightest under the most pressure.
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Shines brightest under pressure
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Unconquerable spirit
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Hardest substance
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Forever brilliance
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Diamond-in-the-rough potential
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Sum: 33 → Life path 6
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Personality of Diamond
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Nurturing heart
They notice when someone is struggling before anyone else.
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Creates warmth
Their circle is warmer for their presence.
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Strong morals
They know what's right and stand by it.
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Quietly selfless
They give and give, often without realising how much.
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