Opal
girl name#423 in 2025Opal entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #81 in 1911, ranks #423 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#423
rank today
#81
peak (1911)
740
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #438 |
| 1890s | #220 |
| 1900s | #103 |
| 1910s | #90 |
| 1920s | #124 |
| 1930s | #212 |
| 1940s | #383 |
| 1950s | #738 |
| 1960s | #1165 |
| 1970s | #1480 |
| 1980s | #2080 |
| 1990s | #3703 |
| 2000s | #3059 |
| 2010s | #1373 |
| 2020s | #512 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Opal has been most popular in CA, TX, OR.
Living bearers
About 15,000 people named Opal are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Opal alive today was born around 1921, making them about 104 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Opal in 2025?
- Opal ranks #423 among US girl names in 2025, with 740 babies given the name.
- When was the name Opal most popular?
- Opal peaked in 1911, reaching #81 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Opal with classmates?
- Opal will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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