The nameBeryl
Beryl is an English jewel name, popular in the early 20th century.
- Girl's name
- English
Meaning
Beryl is a precious stone, from the Greek beryllos.
Origin
English, from Greek.
History
In the United States Beryl reached 374th place for girls in 1920. It was also given to some boys, reaching 585th in 1912.
Famous people named Beryl
- Beryl Markham, aviator
- Beryl Bainbridge, novelist
Popularity of the name Beryl
Beryl in the United States
Beryl was most popular in the United States in the 1920s, with 2,876 births over the decade, 23% of all recorded babies named Beryl. Its rise began around 1892, and it peaked in 1920. Half of all babies named Beryl in the United States were born before 1928, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
Beryl in France
Beryl was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 385 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Beryl. Its rise began around 1971, and it peaked in 2018. Half of all babies named Beryl in France were born before 2009, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 39 births a year on average, against 51 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Beryl mean?
Beryl is a precious stone, from the Greek beryllos.
What is the origin of the name Beryl?
English, from Greek.
Is Beryl a girl's or a boy's name?
Beryl is a girl's name. In the United States, 81% of the babies named Beryl are girls.
How popular is the name Beryl?
In 2024, Beryl was the 11954th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 8 births.
Who are famous people named Beryl?
Beryl Markham, aviator; Beryl Bainbridge, novelist.