How popular is the name Opal in 2025?

Opal is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Opal most popular?

Opal peaked in 1910, reaching #782 among US boy names.

Opal will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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Opal entered the US charts in 1896, peaked at #782 in 1910, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#782

peak (1910)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Opal are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Opal alive today was born around 1920, making them about 105 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Opal in 2025?: Opal is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Opal most popular?: Opal peaked in 1910, reaching #782 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Opal with classmates?: Opal will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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