Oprah Name Popularity and Statistics
Oprah is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Oprah?
Oprah is spelled O-P-R-A-H. The name has 5 letters.
Oprah Popularity in 2007
Rank#13,924
Recorded Births7
- Girls usage fell 4,023 places to #13,924 and recorded 4 fewer births compared with 2006.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Oprah Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1986 through 2007. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Girls | 7 | #13,924 |
| 2006 | Girls | 11 | #9,901 |
| 1990 | Girls | 8 | #9,247 |
| 1989 | Girls | 7 | #9,681 |
| 1988 | Girls | 17 | #4,840 |
| 1987 | Girls | 37 | #2,657 |
| 1986 | Girls | 12 | #5,757 |
When Was Oprah Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1987 · Girls
37 recorded births
National rank #2,657
1988 · Girls
17 recorded births
National rank #4,840
1986 · Girls
12 recorded births
National rank #5,757
2006 · Girls
11 recorded births
National rank #9,901
Where Oprah Ranked Highest in 1988
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| FL | #1,304 | 5 |