Girl · #15,782 in 2026

Dimple

A dimple, also called a gelasin, and a fovea buccalis, is a small natural indentation in the flesh on a part of the human body, most notably in the cheek. Numerous cultures believe that cheek dimples are a good luck charm that entices people who perceive them as physically attractive, but they are also associated with heroism and innocence, which has been included in literature for many centuries.

Current Rank
#15,782
Peak Rank
#849 (1924)
Total Babies
2K
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1893
First Year
2003
Last Year
1924
Peak Year
#849
Peak Rank
2K
Total Count
98
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Dimple

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

A dimple, also called a gelasin, and a fovea buccalis, is a small natural indentation in the flesh on a part of the human body, most notably in the cheek. Numerous cultures believe that cheek dimples are a good luck charm that entices people who perceive them as physically attractive, but they are also associated with heroism and innocence, which has been included in literature for many centuries.

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The Story of Dimple

Dimple first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1893, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1924, when 78 Dimples were born — ranking #849 that year. As of 2026, Dimple ranks #15,782 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 2K Dimples have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1890s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Dimple

Phonetically similar names — useful when Dimple is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Dumple
  • Dimble
  • Timple
  • Dumble
  • Temple
  • Dimples
  • Tempel
  • Dimpled
  • Dipple
  • Dippel
  • Dipl
  • Dumbbell

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dimple

What does the name Dimple mean?
A dimple, also called a gelasin, and a fovea buccalis, is a small natural indentation in the flesh on a part of the human body, most notably in the cheek. Numerous cultures believe that cheek dimples are a good luck charm that entices people who perceive them as physically attractive, but they are also associated with heroism and innocence, which has been included in literature for many centuries.
How popular is Dimple in 2026?
In 2026, Dimple ranks #15,782 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Dimple most popular?
Dimple reached its peak popularity in 1924, ranking #849 that year with 78 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Dimple most popular?
Dimple has historically been most popular in Tennessee, Mississippi, Kentucky. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Dimple.
Is Dimple a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Dimple is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Dimple?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dimple include Gaynell, Lavera, Olympia. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Dimple

Dimple is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1893 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Dimple's peak popularity came in 1924 when it ranked #849. Use the chart and map above to compare Dimple's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.