Girl
Opal
gem
About Opal
Opal shimmers with gemstone beauty and vintage revival appeal. This name belongs to the exciting category of jewel names that have captured contemporary imagination, yet Opal maintains a distinctive edge that sets it apart from more common choices like Ruby or Pearl. There's something mystical about Opal—it evokes the stone's play of colors, suggesting depth, complexity, and hidden beauty. The name carries an old-soul quality while feeling surprisingly modern and wearable. Parents choosing Opal often appreciate nature-inspired names with historical roots and artistic associations. It suggests someone creative, unique, and unafraid to stand out. Opal has a gentle strength—soft in sound but solid in substance. The name works beautifully for those seeking something that honors the past while feeling fresh and relevant for today's generation.
Popularity of the Name Opal
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #912 | ||
| 1881 | #467 | ||
| 1882 | #525 | ||
| 1883 | #495 | ||
| 1884 | #382 | ||
| 1885 | #371 | ||
| 1886 | #411 | ||
| 1887 | #341 | ||
| 1888 | #334 | ||
| 1889 | #297 | ||
| 1890 | #281 | ||
| 1891 | #286 | ||
| 1892 | #256 | ||
| 1893 | #236 | ||
| 1894 | #209 | ||
| 1895 | #216 | ||
| 1896 | #205 | ||
| 1897 | #182 | ||
| 1898 | #178 | ||
| 1899 | #162 | ||
| 1900 | #140 | ||
| 1901 | #126 | ||
| 1902 | #117 | ||
| 1903 | #106 | ||
| 1904 | #100 | ||
| 1905 | #99 | ||
| 1906 | #95 | ||
| 1907 | #86 | ||
| 1908 | #84 | ||
| 1909 | #82 | ||
| 1910 | #87 | ||
| 1911 | #81 | ||
| 1912 | #85 | ||
| 1913 | #86 | ||
| 1914 | #89 | ||
| 1915 | #90 | ||
| 1916 | #91 | ||
| 1917 | #95 | ||
| 1918 | #94 | ||
| 1919 | #98 | ||
| 1920 | #101 | ||
| 1921 | #103 | ||
| 1922 | #108 | ||
| 1923 | #113 | ||
| 1924 | #120 | ||
| 1925 | #129 | ||
| 1926 | #130 | ||
| 1927 | #141 | ||
| 1928 | #146 | ||
| 1929 | #150 | ||
| 1930 | #156 | ||
| 1931 | #171 | ||
| 1932 | #179 | ||
| 1933 | #182 | ||
| 1934 | #199 | ||
| 1935 | #219 | ||
| 1936 | #231 | ||
| 1937 | #254 | ||
| 1938 | #263 | ||
| 1939 | #263 | ||
| 1940 | #273 | ||
| 1941 | #315 | ||
| 1942 | #327 | ||
| 1943 | #341 | ||
| 1944 | #343 | ||
| 1945 | #383 | ||
| 1946 | #424 | ||
| 1947 | #432 | ||
| 1948 | #506 | ||
| 1949 | #487 | ||
| 1950 | #584 | ||
| 1951 | #581 | ||
| 1952 | #622 | ||
| 1953 | #642 | ||
| 1954 | #707 | ||
| 1955 | #686 | ||
| 1956 | #807 | ||
| 1957 | #815 | ||
| 1958 | #979 | ||
| 1959 | #974 | ||
| 1960 | #923 | ||
| 2017 | #849 | ||
| 2018 | #809 | ||
| 2019 | #683 | ||
| 2020 | #649 | ||
| 2021 | #545 | ||
| 2022 | #525 | #663 | |
| 2023 | #486 | #594 | |
| 2024 | #449 | #549 | |
| 2025 | #423 | #618 | #956 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · Canada
Variations of Name Opal
- Opelle
- Opaline
- Opall
Names Similar to Opal
Nicknames for Opal
- Opie
- Opi
- Pally
- Pal
Famous People Named Opal
| Opal Whitely | American nature writer |
| Opal Kunz | American poet |
| Opal Tanner Whiteley | Australian artist |
| Opal Tooth | British actress |
| Opal J. Allen | American civil rights activist |
| Opal Lee | American activist and educator |
| Opal Hill | American singer-songwriter |
| Opal Tometi | American human rights activist |
| Opal Bush | American politician |
| Opal Davis | American jazz singer |
| Opal Viola Victoria Bear Shield | Lakota Sioux writer |
| Opal C. Meeks | American educator |
| Opal E. Goolsby | American mathematician |
| Opal Nations | American gospel singer |
| Opal Dockery | American archaeologist |
| Opal Kunz | American genealogist |
| Opal Lee Ferguson | American painter |
| Opal Bonfante | American dancer |
| Opal Nations | American entrepreneur |
Characters Named Opal
| Opal Buloni | Because of Winn-Dixie |
| Opal Koboi | Artemis Fowl series |
| Opal Taaffe | The Raven Cycle series |
| Opal Cortland | The Darkest Minds series |
| Opal Moore | Soul Screamers series |
| Opal Viola Victoria Bear Shield | There There |
| Opal Charm | Opal Charm series |
| Opal Simpkins | The Iron Trial |
| Opal Cooper | A Series of Unfortunate Events |
| Opal Palmer | The Perfect Score |
| Opal Vane | Inkheart series |
| Opal Lucciola | Legend of Legaia |
| Opal Kado | Children of the Lamp series |
| Opal Tanaka | Tokyo Ghoul:re |
| Opal Maru | East Lynne |
| Opal R. Buloni | The Whale Rider |
| Opal Bixby | The Book of Lost Things |