Opie Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
86% Masculine / 14% Feminine
Meaning:
Opie is a diminutive form of Oscar and is associated with the character Opie Taylor from 'The Andy Griffith Show'.
Meaning of the Name Opie
Opie is a given name of English origin. It is a diminutive form of the name Oscar, meaning 'divine spear'. Opie is also commonly associated with the character Opie Taylor from the popular television show 'The Andy Griffith Show'.
Popularity of the Name Opie
The popularity for the name Opie peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 47 births, which ranked number 6,086 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Opie had the most female births in 1917 with 15, which ranked number 2,204 out of 5,310 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2022 with 47, which ranked number 2,740 out of 14,255 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Opie has increased sharply over the last ten years from 6 births to 47 births, an increase of 683.33%. Among males, Opie has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 6 births to 47 births, an increase of 683.33%.
Nationwide Popularity of Opie
- 10 Year Trend of Opie: 683.33%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Opie: 683.33%
Popularity of Opie by State
For males, Opie was most popular in Southeastern states with 8 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TN, with 8 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Opie. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TN | 8 | 753 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Opie
- Total Births of Opie: 58 (22.86%)
- Male Births of Opie: 58 (22.86%)
Given the upward trend of Opie over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 22.86% increase in total births, for a total of 58 births in 2024. Male births for Opie have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 58 male births in 2024, an increase of 22.86%.