Dymple
A girl's name of Old English origin with 40 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
When Dymple hit its peak of 8 births in 1927, American naming still drew heavily from family heritage, religious tradition, and the cultural norms of the time.
Today, Dymple reads as a vintage revival candidate — which is exactly what draws some parents to it.
Dymple is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Dymple is a girl's baby name of Old English origin, an early spelling variant of Dimple, referring to the small indentation in a cheek or chin. As a given name, it carries a whimsical, affectionate quality that was occasionally used in early American records.
Rare to the point of near-extinction today, Dymple is a curiosity of American naming history — the kind of name that was born from a physical trait turned term of endearment.
EtymologyShow more
Dymple is built from 6 letters and two syllables — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness. Within the Old English naming tradition, this length is typical of names that preserve their full historical form, carrying their etymology on the surface.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Dymple creates its characteristic open, approachable quality. Two-syllable names are the most common length in American naming, hitting a natural speech rhythm that works across formal and informal contexts.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Dymple has 7+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1916.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 10 | #4442 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 24 | #4541 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 6 | #4055 | — |
The Story of Dymple
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1927, Dymple is a name steeped in history. Girls named Dymple are most likely born between 1917 and 1933.
How rare is Dymple?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Dymple is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1916, peaked in the 1920s with 24 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(7 years, 1916–1933)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1933 | 5 | #4383 |
| 1931 | 5 | #4501 |
| 1928 | 6 | #4322 |
| 1927 | 8 | #3630 |
| 1926 | 5 | #5041 |
| 1925 | 5 | #5171 |
| 1916 | 6 | #4055 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1916–1933