UK girl's name
Topaz
A precious gemstone which has a range of warm colors.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2012. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Topaz is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Topaz popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2012 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5876, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2001, with 8 births.
This profile covers 51 England and Wales registrations across 12 recorded years from 1996 to 2012. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 38% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 51 living people in the UK are called Topaz. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2013 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Topaz ranked #5876 for girls in England and Wales in 2012, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2001, when 8 girls were registered as Topaz.
- • About 51 living people in the UK are estimated to have Topaz as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5876
2012
Births in 2012
3
Latest year
Peak year
2001
8 births
Estimated living
51
2026
Meaning
What does Topaz mean?
The name Topaz is derived from the gemstone of the same name, which is a semi-precious silicate mineral that comes in various shades of yellow, orange, brown, and blue. The word "topaz" itself is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, where it was known as "tapaz" or "tapas," meaning "fire" or "heat."
The topaz gemstone has been prized for its beauty and rarity since ancient times. In ancient Greek literature, the philosopher Pliny the Elder mentioned the topaz in his work "Naturalis Historia" (Natural History), describing it as a gemstone found on the island of Topazios in the Red Sea (now known as St. John's Island or Zabargad).
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Topaz can be found in the 16th century. In 1592, a Dutch explorer named Cornelis de Houtman brought back a collection of topaz gemstones from the island of Sumatra in Indonesia. These gemstones quickly became popular in Europe, and the name "Topaz" began to be used as a given name.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Topaz. One of the earliest was Topaz Pickering (1679-1738), an English botanist and naturalist who was a fellow of the Royal Society. Another notable figure was Topaz McGarrigle (1793-1868), an Irish writer and playwright who authored several works in the early 19th century.
In the 20th century, Topaz Tufts-Lerchen (1904-1981) was an American artist and sculptor known for her abstract metal works. Topaz Meenavalli (1924-2008) was an Indian classical dancer and choreographer who helped popularize the Kuchipudi dance form.
More recently, Topaz Gemini (born 1961) is an American author and spiritual teacher who has written several books on personal growth and self-empowerment.
While the name Topaz was originally inspired by the gemstone, it has since taken on a life of its own as a unique and distinctive given name, particularly in the English-speaking world. Its association with the beautiful and valuable gemstone has contributed to its enduring popularity.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Topaz over time
The chart below shows babies named Topaz registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2012. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Topaz, the clearest high point is 2001. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2012, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Topaz by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Topaz was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5876 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3845 | 34 | 8 |
| 1990s | #2980 | 14 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Topaz
- Tia 15,569
- Thea 12,888
- Tilly 11,524
- Taylor 7,401
- Tegan 6,583
- Tabitha 6,462
- Talia 5,198
- Tara 5,114
- Tiffany 4,653
- Tallulah 4,442
- Tiana 3,570
- Tamara 3,405
FAQ
Topaz: questions and answers
How popular is the name Topaz in the UK right now?
In 2012, Topaz was ranked #5876 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Topaz most popular?
The peak year on record was 2001, with 8 babies registered as Topaz in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Topaz?
A precious gemstone which has a range of warm colors.
How many people are called Topaz in the UK?
A total of 51 babies have been registered as Topaz across the 12 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.