10 names whose roots carry the sense of colour, with the etymology behind each and how many American babies received it in 2025.
| Name | Meaning | 2025 births | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruby | Red gemstone | 3,569 | |
| Violet | Violet flower | 7,546 | |
| Grayson | Son of the steward | 5,857 | |
| Scarlett | Scarlet cloth seller | 5,650 | |
| Jade | Jade stone | 2,715 | |
| Iris | Rainbow | 3,741 | |
| Rowan | Rowan tree; little red one | 6,452 | |
| Sienna | Reddish brown; from Siena | 2,659 | |
| Gethin | Dark-skinned; swarthy | 30 | |
| Dougie | Dark river; dark stream | 164 |
Etymologies researched by our editors; counts from the US Social Security Administration.