How Many People Are Named Opel?

Complete statistics for the name Opel: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Opel
Very Rare
German

Opel is a very rare female name, with only 33 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 10,093,586 Americans. The vast majority of Opels are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~877
Living in US
1 in 377,935
Americans
1924
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes elegance
🌐
Origin
German
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Elegant Classic Reserved
3
Life Path Number

It's believed that life-path number 3 represents creativity and self-expression.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

82
Worldwide Bearers
#264,385
Global Rank
🇿🇦 South Africa
9
🇩🇪 Germany
6
🇨🇲 Cameroon
5
🇿🇲 Zambia
5
🇳🇱 Netherlands
4
🇵🇱 Poland
4
🇹🇭 Thailand
3
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
3
🇹🇷 Turkey
3
🇺🇬 Uganda
3

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
33 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 100
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
7
Would be 30–60 (3%)
270
Would be over 60 (97%)

All 277 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1924

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
72
Classic Feel
74
Modern Appeal
26
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Opel Through the Generations

Opel has been a name through the generations, peaking in popularity in 1924 with 15 births. Today, it's a very rare name, with most Opels being over 60 years old. This skew towards older generations makes it a name that's deeply rooted in history and tradition, with a stable presence that hasn't waned much over time.

✨ Similar Names to Opel

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Opel's German roots

📄 About the Name Opel

How Many People Have the Name Opel?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 877 people in the United States currently share the name Opel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 377,935 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Opel a Common or Rare Name?

Opel is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Opel Mean?

Opel means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from German origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Opel in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Opel Most Popular?

The name Opel reached peak popularity in 1924, with 15 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Opel?

Approximately 877 people named Opel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 877. That works out to roughly 1 in 377,935 Americans.

Is Opel a rare name?

Opel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 377,935 Americans has this name.

What does the name Opel mean?

Opel means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from German origins.

Is Opel more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Opel are male and 100% are female.

When was Opel most popular?

Opel peaked in 1924 with 15 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US877
All-Time Births877
1 in X1 in 377,935
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age100
Peak Year1924
World Rank#264,385
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.