Holding steady.
Popularity of Turquoise since 1977
Babies named Turquoise per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 62 |
| 1980s | 317 |
| 1990s | 155 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Turquoise is a rare and evocative gemstone name that first appeared on U.S. baby name records in 1977. It reached its peak popularity in 1987, when it ranked 4,834, reflecting the 1980s fashion for color and nature-inspired names. Since then, its usage has remained stable, with approximately 5 or fewer girls named Turquoise each year. The name has never ranked in the top 1,000 and is not associated with any particular state, as its numbers are too small to register in top-state tallies. Though uncommonly used, Turquoise belongs to a small niche of gem names, like Ruby and Opal, but stands out for its distinctive three-syllable sound and vivid color associations.
Turquoise is a gemstone name derived from the Old French 'turqueise', meaning 'Turkish' (stone), as the mineral was first brought to Europe from Turkey. Its use as a given name emerged in the late 20th century, part of a broader trend of color and gemstone names, particularly in the 1980s. The name has remained rare and stable in usage since its first recorded appearance in 1977.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Quoise, Turki, T
Variants: Turquois
Sibling names for Turquoise
Names that share Turquoise's style, for a brother or sister.
