Opel
Girl nameOpel has been given to 277 babies in the U.S. since 1909. It peaked in 1924.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
277
Peak year
1924 (15 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1909
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Opel — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Opel.
Sibling name ideas for Opel
Same era and popularity as Opel, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Opel?
Opel has been given to 277 babies in the U.S. since 1909. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Opel peak?
Opel peaked in 1924, when 15 babies were given the name.
Is Opel a girl or boy name?
Opel is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Opel are girls).
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