Beryl
Meaning
from the gemstone name, ultimately from an ancient word for a pale green mineral
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Beryl peaked in the 1890s and the 1940s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Beryl
Most people given the name Beryl in the United States were born between 1940 and 1969. The Beryl you meet today is most often in her 60s or 70s.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Beryl deep dive
Whether you’re naming a baby or exploring your own name’s history, this is a personal letter, not a list: where Beryl truly comes from, how it traveled, and what a century of records reveals. If you have grown a tree on nametree, it also considers how Beryl fits with your family’s names and surname.
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