How Common is the First Name Opal?
We estimate that there are 14,142 people named Opal who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Opal is the 1,137th most common for women, and the 1,978th most common overall.
How Old are People Named Opal?
The average person named Opal is 42.73 years old.
Is Opal a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
740 people named Opal were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 423rd most popular name for girls, and the 863rd most popular overall.
The popularity of Opal peaked in 1911, when it was the 81st most popular name for baby girls.
Is Opal a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Opal is almost exclusively a female name. 99.9% of people named Opal are female.
Popularity of Opal in England
In 2020, Opal was the in England and Wales.