Dimple
A small natural indentation on the cheek or chin.
Name Census estimates that about 619 living Americans carry the first name Dimple. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Dimple today is around 65 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dimple births was 1924 (78 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dimple. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
619
~ 1 in 553,723 Americans
Peak year
1924
78 babies that year
Average age
65
years old
2003 SSA rank
#16,464
Tracked since 1893
Popularity
Dimple: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dimple from the 1890s through to the 2000s, spanning 12 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 666 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dimple by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Dimple during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Dimples live
The SSA's state-level files cover 14 states and territories. Tennessee, Texas, Kentucky recorded the most babies named Dimple, while New York, California, Louisiana recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 74 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Dimple
The name Dimple has its origins in the English language and is believed to have emerged during the 17th century. It is a diminutive form of the word "dimple," which refers to a small indentation or depression in the skin, particularly on the cheeks or chin. The name likely originated as a descriptive nickname for someone who had a charming or endearing dimple when they smiled.
While the name itself does not seem to have any direct historical references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its association with physical beauty and charm can be traced back to various literary works and cultural traditions that celebrated dimples as a desirable feature. In Western art and literature, dimples were often depicted as symbols of innocence, youth, and attractiveness.
The earliest recorded use of the name Dimple can be found in the late 17th century. One notable example is Dimple Wilmot, a British courtier and mistress of King Charles II, who lived from around 1646 to 1679. Her real name was Elizabeth Mallet, but she was known by the nickname "Dimple" due to her charming facial features.
Throughout history, there have been several other notable individuals who bore the name Dimple. In the 19th century, Dimple Trimble (1810-1898) was an American educator and teacher who established one of the first schools for girls in Kentucky. Dimple Haywood (1875-1968) was an American actress and vaudeville performer who appeared in several silent films during the early 20th century.
In the realm of literature, Dimple Liddell is a character in Lewis Carroll's famous novel "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" (1865). She is described as a young girl with a dimpled face who appears briefly in the story.
Another notable figure was Dimple Kapadia (born 1957), an Indian actress who has appeared in numerous Bollywood films and is considered a style icon in India. She is known for her striking beauty and charming dimples.
These examples showcase the enduring appeal and association of the name Dimple with physical attractiveness, charm, and a certain innocence or playfulness throughout various cultures and time periods.
People
Dimple + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dimple as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Dimple: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dimple?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 619 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dimple going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 553,723 US residents.
Is Dimple a common name?
We classify Dimple as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,442 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dimple most popular?
The single biggest year for Dimple was 1924, when 78 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dimple is about 65 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Dimple a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dimple in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.