Girl · #4,128 in 2026

Retal

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

Current Rank

#4,128

Peak Rank

#3,949 (2024)

Total Babies

393

5-Yr Trend

+30%

2008

First Year

2026

Last Year

2024

Peak Year

#3949

Peak Rank

393

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Retal

Retal first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2008, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 37 Retals were born — ranking #3,949 that year. As of 2026, Retal ranks #4,128 for baby girls with 35 births, rising sharply (+30% over the past five years). In total, more than 393 Retals have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s 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 Retal

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

Ruttle
Rattle
Ratel
Ruddle
Ruddell
Rootle
Rotal
Ratal
Rotl
Riddle
Retell
Riddel

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Retal

What does the name Retal mean?

Retal is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2008. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Retal in 2026?

In 2026, Retal ranks #4,128 among girls' names in the U.S., with 35 babies given the name that year.

When was Retal most popular?

Retal reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #3,949 that year with 37 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Retal most popular?

Retal has historically been most popular in Michigan, New York, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Retal.

Is Retal a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Retal?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Retal include Shevy, Talula, Laylin. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Retal

Retal is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2008 and has accumulated 393 births in the dataset. Retal's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #3,949. Use the chart and map above to compare Retal'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.