Opal
3 countries#423 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Opal was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
74,257 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #423 · peaked in 1918 with 2,886 births
Most common in: Texas, Oklahoma, Kentucky, Missouri, Arkansas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
257 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #724 · peaked in 2021 with 31 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
244 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1102 · peaked in 2021 with 31 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
13 births recorded 2022–2025 · currently #632 · peaked in 2025 with 4 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Opal’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2375 | — |
| 2007 | #2647 | ↓272 |
| 2008 | #2253 | ↑394 |
| 2009 | #2465 | ↓212 |
| 2010 | #2313 | ↑152 |
| 2011 | #2073 | ↑240 |
| 2012 | #1904 | ↑169 |
| 2013 | #1684 | ↑220 |
| 2014 | #1301 | ↑383 |
| 2015 | #1110 | ↑191 |
| 2016 | #1012 | ↑98 |
| 2017 | #847 | ↑165 |
| 2018 | #807 | ↑40 |
| 2019 | #680 | ↑127 |
| 2020 | #648 | ↑32 |
| 2021 | #545 | ↑103 |
| 2022 | #524 | ↑21 |
| 2023 | #485 | ↑39 |
| 2024 | #449 | ↑36 |
| 2025 | #423 | ↑26 |
Frequently asked questions about Opal
Is Opal a popular name?
Yes — Opal currently ranks #423 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Opal more common for boys or girls?
Opal is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Opal most popular?
Opal peaked in 1918 in United States, with 2,886 recorded births that year.
Is Opal rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Opal’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #836 in 1880 to #423 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Opal?
At least 74,514 babies have been recorded with the name Opal across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Opal popular in more than one country?
Yes — Opal appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Opal?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Opal include Dorothy, Willa, Marceline, Sarai.
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