A precious sea-green gemstone
Derived from the Greek word 'beryllos', which refers to a variety of transparent precious stones including emerald and aquamarine. It became popular as a given name in the late 19th century alongside other jewel names.
Less common today
Beryl isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,472 in 1990.
British-born Kenyan aviator and author
Tony Award-winning English actress
English novelist and Booker Prize nominee
A character in the Sailor Moon series · Sailor Moon
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
