The name Topaz appears to be a modern or stylistic given name that may draw influence from multiple linguistic and cultural traditions. In cases where a fully documented historical origin is unclear, the meaning is most safely connected to related root names or similar phonetic forms rather than assigning a definitive ancient etymology.
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Root name
The root form of Topaz is
Topaz — meaning Gemstone.
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Modern usage
Topaz remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Topaz?
1989peak year
The name Topaz reached its peak in 1989, with 17 registrations (ranked #5276). It had only entered records 18 years earlier, in 1971. Since the peak, the name has eased to well outside the top 1,000 (around #15779) today, averaging about 6 new babies per year. Across all years on record, approximately 306 American babies have carried this name.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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