Holding steady.
Popularity of Opel since 1909
Babies named Opel per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1924, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Opel's real moment was 1909.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 6 |
| 1910s | 80 |
| 1920s | 109 |
| 1930s | 64 |
| 1940s | 11 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 7 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Opel is an extremely rare given name in the United States. According to Social Security Administration data, it first appeared in 1909, which also stands as its peak year of usage. There are no recorded births since then in the public dataset, and it has never ranked among the top 1000 names. The name does not appear in any top state lists. Its trajectory is considered stable, meaning no significant rise or fall in usage over the decades. Given its scarcity, Opel remains an obscure choice, possibly derived from the gemstone Opal or influenced by the automotive manufacturer. Parents seeking a truly unique name might consider it, though it lacks historical or etymological depth.
Opel is likely a modern coinage, possibly derived from the gemstone Opal or inspired by the German automotive brand Opel. Its use as a given name is rare and appears sporadically in early 20th-century records, but it never gained widespread popularity.
Sibling names for Opel
Names that share Opel's style, for a brother or sister.
