Gemstone names
Names spelled exactly like an English word for a gemstone or precious material.
A spelling match only. Where a name comes from is a separate question, and its own page says what we can verify.
Most given last year first.
- Jasper, boy
- Onyx, boy
- Jet, boy
- Flint, boy
- Jade, boy
- Copper, boy
- Diamond, boy
- Emerald, boy
- Ivory, boy
- Mica, boy
- Silver, boy
- Obsidian, boy
- Ruby, boy
- Malachite, boy
- Jewel, boy
- Garnet, boy
The figures
| Name | Births in 2025 | Rank | Best year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper (boy) | 2,804 | #129 | 2023 |
| Onyx (boy) | 881 | #365 | 2023 |
| Jet (boy) | 160 | #1,244 | 2019 |
| Flint (boy) | 61 | #2,284 | 2017 |
| Jade (boy) | 57 | #2,390 | 1994 |
| Copper (boy) | 42 | #2,941 | 2025 |
| Diamond (boy) | 37 | #3,181 | 1897 |
| Emerald (boy) | 32 | #3,513 | 1908 |
| Ivory (boy) | 30 | #3,658 | 1906 |
| Mica (boy) | 23 | #4,396 | 1979 |
| Silver (boy) | 19 | #5,045 | 1896 |
| Obsidian (boy) | 16 | #5,608 | 2023 |
| Ruby (boy) | 15 | #5,861 | 1906 |
| Malachite (boy) | 12 | #6,803 | 2023 |
| Jewel (boy) | 9 | #8,243 | 1907 |
| Garnet (boy) | 6 | #10,695 | 1904 |
Compare the first 4 on one chart
Rebuilt from the US Social Security Administration’s 2025 release. How these numbers are made.