Rising since 2008, #6,546 for girls today.
Popularity of Retal since 2008
Babies named Retal per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 12 |
| 2010s | 182 |
| 2020s | 147 |
Meaning & origin
Retal is a modern name that first entered U.S. birth records in 2008, making it a relatively recent addition to the naming landscape. As of 2025, it ranks at 6,546, with approximately 1 in 94,545 newborns receiving the name. The name saw its peak usage in 2024, suggesting a growing but still very small number of parents choosing it each year. Its trajectory has been consistently rising since 2008, indicating a slow but steady increase in interest. Retal is most popular in New York, suggesting it may have particular appeal in that state's diverse naming environment. Despite its limited history, the name's phonetic structure is reminiscent of other modern, vowel-consonant names that have gained traction in recent decades. Without a clear etymology or cultural origin, Retal is best described as a modern English coinage, likely chosen for its sound rather than historical or meaning-based considerations.
Retal first appeared in U.S. records in 2008 and may be a modern invented name, possibly influenced by sounds from names like Rital or Reta. Its meaning is not well attested, and it remains rare in usage.
Where Retal is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Retal” around the world
Where Retal lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for Retal
Names that share Retal's style, for a brother or sister.
