Girls name · Kentucky
Opal in Kentucky
Opal was the 242nd most popular girls name in Kentucky in 2025, with 19 babies named Opal that year. Since 1910, Kentucky families have named 4,970 babies Opal.
Popularity over time
Opal in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 55 | 61st |
| 1920 | 222 | 29th |
| 1930 | 141 | 43rd |
| 1940 | 56 | 111th |
| 1951 | 20 | 237th |
| 1961 | 6 | 541st |
| 1976 | 5 | 563rd |
| 2025 | 19 | 242nd |
Its rank among girls names in Kentucky fell from 61st in 1910 to 242nd in 2025.
The most babies named Opal in Kentucky in a single year was 251, in 1921. Its best showing was 24th among girls names in 1919.
Across the country, Opal reached its best rank of 7th in Oklahoma (1910). See Opal in every state →
How popular is Opal in Kentucky?
Opal was the 242nd most popular girls name in Kentucky in 2025, with 19 babies named Opal that year. Since 1910, Kentucky families have named 4,970 babies Opal.
How many babies are named Opal in Kentucky?
In 2025, 19 babies were named Opal in Kentucky. The most babies named Opal in Kentucky in a single year was 251, in 1921.
What is the rank of Opal in Kentucky?
Opal ranked 242nd among girls names in Kentucky in 2025. Its best showing was 24th among girls names in 1919.
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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