Girls name · Illinois
Opal in Illinois
Opal was the 564th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 18 babies named Opal that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 2,346 babies Opal.
Popularity over time
Opal in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 75 | 60th |
| 1919 | 106 | 118th |
| 1928 | 49 | 174th |
| 1937 | 17 | 306th |
| 1947 | 6 | 773rd |
| 1959 | 5 | 1129th |
| 2016 | 6 | 1565th |
| 2025 | 18 | 564th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois fell from 60th in 1910 to 564th in 2025.
The most babies named Opal in Illinois in a single year was 125, in 1918. Its best showing was 60th among girls names in 1910.
Across the country, Opal reached its best rank of 7th in Oklahoma (1910). See Opal in every state →
How popular is Opal in Illinois?
Opal was the 564th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 18 babies named Opal that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 2,346 babies Opal.
How many babies are named Opal in Illinois?
In 2025, 18 babies were named Opal in Illinois. The most babies named Opal in Illinois in a single year was 125, in 1918.
What is the rank of Opal in Illinois?
Opal ranked 564th among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 60th among girls names in 1910.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.
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