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Obsidian

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Pronounced əb-SID-ee-ən /əbˈsɪd.i.ən/High

Meaning: From the word obsidian — Latin obsidianus, a glossy black volcanic glass (named after Obsius, who reputedly found it)Medium

In 30 seconds: Glossy black stone: Obsidian is the word-name for the volcanic glass. Bold, sleek, and striking.
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Origin LowLatin
MeaningFrom the word obsidian — Latin obsidianus, a glossy black volcanic glass (named after Obsius, who reputedly found it)
U.S. rank (2024)#5176 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births19 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 118

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320132024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Obsidian comes from the word obsidian — Latin obsidianus, a glassy black volcanic stone (named, per Pliny, after Obsius, who reputedly first found it), long prized for sharp blades, mirrors, and ornaments. A bold, sleek, striking gemstone/word-name; nickname Sid or Obi.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-black-volcanic-glass at the root, and striking.

Did you know? Obsidian is a glossy black volcanic glass (Latin obsidianus, named after the Roman Obsius) — prized for blades and mirrors; a bold, sleek, striking word/gemstone-name.
Overall data confidence 55%
Oxford English Dictionary — obsidian — word origin

Variations

Obsydian

Nicknames

SidObi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Obsidian mean?

Obsidian is the word for 'a black volcanic glass' (a gemstone-name).

How do you pronounce Obsidian?

It's said əb-SID-ee-ən /əbˈsɪd.i.ən/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Obsidian a boy or girl name?

Obsidian is a boy's name (used for both).

How popular is Obsidian?

Obsidian is a very rare name in the U.S.

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