Dimples
A girl's name of Old English origin with 66 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
plural of dimple
Dimples is a girl's baby name of Old English origin, from the Middle English dympull, meaning 'small indentation,' referring to the charming facial feature long associated with youthful beauty and a warm smile.
As a given name, Dimples carries obvious affectionate intent — parents bestowing a name that literally means 'adorable.' It has found particular use in Filipino culture, where playful nickname-names are a beloved tradition.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Dimples's final sounds are sharp, distinct — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. In English-language naming, many feminine names end on open vowels or soft consonants, creating a melodic, approachable quality. Dimples breaks from that pattern, giving it a more distinctive edge.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Dimples's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Dimples has 11+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1913.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 11 | #4251 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 36 | #4523 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 19 | #3641 | — |
The Story of Dimples
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1918, Dimples is a name steeped in history. Girls named Dimples are most likely born between 1913 and 1928.
How rare is Dimples?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Dimples is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1913, peaked in the 1920s with 36 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Dimples by the numbers
- Would fill 1 school bus
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(11 years, 1913–1936)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1936 | 5 | #4349 |
| 1930 | 6 | #4153 |
| 1928 | 7 | #3852 |
| 1927 | 6 | #4423 |
| 1926 | 5 | #5017 |
| 1922 | 5 | #5200 |
| 1921 | 7 | #4126 |
| 1920 | 6 | #4520 |
| 1918 | 8 | #3581 |
| 1916 | 6 | #4041 |
| 1913 | 5 | #3302 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1913–1936