Dimple
Dimple is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Cheek or chin indentation; small depression.
Origin and history
Dimple is an English vocabulary name referencing the small natural indentation on the cheek or chin. It was moderately popular in the United States during the early-to-mid 20th century but has dropped out of common use in recent decades. It is also used as a modern given name in India.
Popularity in the United States
2,442 babies in the United States have been named Dimple since 1880. It ranks #3574 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TN (37.5 %)
- TX (17.6 %)
- KY (12 %)
- MS (11 %)
- AL (7.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 25 |
| 1900-1910 | 119 |
| 1910-1920 | 399 |
| 1920-1930 | 666 |
| 1930-1940 | 467 |
| 1940-1950 | 286 |
| 1950-1960 | 166 |
| 1960-1970 | 73 |
| 1970-1980 | 67 |
| 1980-1990 | 110 |
| 1990-2000 | 59 |
| 2000-2010 | 5 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Dimple
- Dimple Kapadia: Actress
Fun facts
- Dimple peaked in U.S. popularity during the 1910s and 1920s along with other whimsical English noun names.
- While historically used as an English vintage name, Dimple is also used in modern Indian naming contexts.