How Many People Are Named Opal?

Curious about how common the name Opal is? Our tool provides a statistical estimate of how many people in the United States share this name, along with an easy-to-understand breakdown of its popularity and rarity.

Estimated Count 73,512
Popularity Level Rare
Probability 1 in 4,489 people

What Does This Mean?

Based on aggregated statistical analysis, approximately 73,512 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Opal.

To make this easier to understand, this means that about 1 out of every 4,489 people has this name.

This classification places Opal in the Rare category compared to other names nationwide.

How This Name Tool Works

Our system analyzes large-scale name frequency patterns and applies statistical modeling to estimate how often a name appears within the U.S. population.

When you search for a name, the tool processes aggregated historical patterns and probability calculations to deliver a clear and privacy-friendly estimate — without accessing private records or personal data.

All results shown are estimates and should be interpreted as statistical approximations, not exact counts.

Detailed Statistics for Opal

Name Rarity and Probability

Rarity: Rare

Probability: 1 in 4,489 people

Total Count

73,512

Top 25%

Gender Distribution

Male: 718
Female: 72,794

Predicted Gender

Female

Age Information

Average Age: 95

  • Young (<30) 5,748
  • Adult (30–60) 1,728
  • Old (>60) 66,036

Additional Characteristics

Same Character %: 0.0%

Starts with "A" %: 0.0%

Year-Wise Usages

State-Wise Usages

  • Alaska 11
  • Alabama 2,348
  • Arkansas 3,496
  • Arizona 187
  • California 1,255
  • Colorado 687
  • Florida 670
  • Georgia 1,894
  • Hawaii 11
  • Iowa 1,554
  • Idaho 376
  • Illinois 2,328
  • Indiana 1,984
  • Kansas 1,965
  • Kentucky 4,976
  • Louisiana 942
  • Massachusetts 5
  • Maryland 27
  • Maine 39
  • Michigan 881
  • Minnesota 641
  • Missouri 4,234
  • Mississippi 1,185
  • Montana 196
  • North Carolina 1,634
  • North Dakota 231
  • Nebraska 1,113
  • New Hampshire 5
  • New Jersey 6
  • New Mexico 153
  • Nevada 34
  • New York 162
  • Ohio 2,619
  • Oklahoma 5,294
  • Oregon 547
  • Pennsylvania 667
  • South Carolina 302
  • South Dakota 347
  • Tennessee 3,091
  • Texas 6,570
  • Utah 237
  • Virginia 1,179
  • Washington 549
  • Wisconsin 421
  • West Virginia 3,082
  • Wyoming 75
Disclaimer: Results shown are statistical estimates based on aggregated data and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Opal?

Approximately 73,512 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Opal, based on statistical analysis.

Is Opal a rare name?

Opal is considered Rare when compared to other names in the U.S. population.

Are these numbers exact?

No. Exact full-name counts are not publicly available. This tool provides statistical estimates designed to be informative and easy to understand.