Girl · #4,250 in 2026

Opalene

Name: Popularity of the name Opalene in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Opalene, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#4,250

Peak Rank

#3,406 (1933)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1924

First Year

1939

Last Year

1933

Peak Year

#3406

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Opalene

Opalene first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1924, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1933, when 7 Opalenes were born — ranking #3,406 that year. As of 2026, Opalene ranks #4,250 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 46 Opalenes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Opalene

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

Opaline
Opalina
Abilene
Apollon
Apolune
Apolline
Oline
Olean
Olene
Opaquely
Obelia
Opalise

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Opalene

What does the name Opalene mean?

Opalene is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1924. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Opalene in 2026?

In 2026, Opalene ranks #4,250 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Opalene most popular?

Opalene reached its peak popularity in 1933, ranking #3,406 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Opalene a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Opalene is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Opalene?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Opalene include Utha, Dolline, Bethine. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Opalene

Opalene is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1924 and has accumulated 46 births in the dataset. Opalene's peak popularity came in 1933 when it ranked #3,406. Use the chart and map above to compare Opalene'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.