Opal
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Precious Stone; Jewel
Background: The name Opal comes from the Latin word 'opalus,' which is borrowed from the Greek 'opallios,' meaning 'precious stone.' This term is used to describe the opal gemstone, known for its iridescent qualities and various colors.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#464
Total births
73,512
Most popular decade
1910s
(61,926 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+852 ranks)
Years in Top 100
16
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
1.0% male
99.0% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1896
- First year births
- 7
- First year rank
- #900
- Peak year
- 1918
- Peak year births
- 39
- Peak rank
- #1,094
- Most recent year
- 1944
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #3,430
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #836
- Peak year
- 1918
- Peak year births
- 2,847
- Peak rank
- #94
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 694
- Recent rank
- #449
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).