Opal
Peaked at #81 nationally in 1911, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Opal has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Opal — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#81
in 1911
Current rank
#450
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Opal reached its peak popularity for girls in 1911, ranking #81 nationally with 1,190 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #1304 (2014) to #450 (2024) — a 65% improvement.
As of 2024, Opal ranks #450 nationally for girls, with 694 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #450 | 694 |
| 2023 | #486 | 629 |
| 2022 | #525 | 595 |
| 2021 | #545 | 561 |
| 2020 | #649 | 445 |
| 2019 | #682 | 427 |
| 2018 | #809 | 337 |
| 2017 | #848 | 321 |
Opal — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#811
in 1910
Last ranked
#3782
in 1944
Years tracked
42
1896–1944
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1896, Opal reached its peak popularity for boys in 1910, ranking #811 nationally with 15 babies given the name that year.
Opal hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1944, when it stood at #3782.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1944 | #3,782 | 5 |
| 1942 | #3,465 | 6 |
| 1939 | #2,758 | 8 |
| 1938 | #2,152 | 12 |
| 1937 | #2,434 | 10 |
| 1936 | #2,037 | 13 |
| 1935 | #2,494 | 10 |
| 1934 | #1,998 | 14 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Opal most popular?
Opal was most popular in 1911, when it ranked #81 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Opal becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Opal?
At least 73,512 babies have been recorded with the name Opal in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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