A 1930s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Opaline since 1916
Babies named Opaline per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 20 |
| 1920s | 75 |
| 1930s | 83 |
| 1940s | 7 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 23 |
Meaning & origin
Opaline is a rare but growing modern gemstone name that first appeared in U.S. data in 1916. Its peak year was 1931, fitting well within the early 20th century vogue for jewel-toned names. After a long period of obscurity, it has been rising since 2020 and currently ranks 8,860th, with approximately 1 in 146,115 newborn girls receiving it in 2025. The name remains very uncommon and has no strong regional ties, lending it a fresh yet vintage feel for parents seeking a distinctive alternative to Opal.
Opaline is a modern ornamental name derived from the gemstone opal, with the popular feminine suffix -ine. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1916, likely part of a trend for jewel-toned names such as Ruby and Pearl. The name saw its highest usage in the 1920s and 1930s, then declined until a recent revival beginning around 2020.
“Opaline” around the world
Where Opaline lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Opal, Lina, Opie
Variants: Opalina
Sibling names for Opaline
Names that share Opaline's style, for a brother or sister.
