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Obsidian

male

Meaning

"Volcanic Glass"

Obsidian is a geological term used as a word name, referencing volcanic glass and connotations of darkness and hardness.

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Popularity History of Obsidian

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#5176Ranked nationally
SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Obsidian did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
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no national rank in 2024

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Obsidian Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Obsidian.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Obsidian

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Quick Facts

OriginEnglish, Latin
Syllables3
Length8 letters

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