At a glance
- In short
- Dimples is a charming and unique name for baby girls of English origin, associated with a cheery and happy personality.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1936 (#4,181)
- Babies in 1936
- 5 (<0.01% of girls)
- Peak
- #3,187 in 1913
- First recorded
- 1913
Meaning of Dimples
Dimples is a charming and unique name for baby girls. This delightful name is of English origin and is associated with a cheery and happy personality. The name Dimples refers to the adorable indentations that appear on the cheeks when one smiles. It brings to mind images of joy, laughter, and a sunny disposition. The name Dimples has remained fairly rare over the years, but it has been steadily used in the United States since the early 20th century. Although it hasn't achieved high rankings on baby name lists, its endearing qualities make it a wonderful choice for parents seeking an uncommon yet delightful name for their little girl.
How to pronounce Dimples
English
- Pronounced DIM-puhls /ˈdɪmpəlz/
Popularity of Dimples in the U.S.
Dimples was last recorded in the U.S. in 1936, ranked #4,181 with 5 babies. It peaked at #3,187 in 1913. It first appears in the records in 1913.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1913–1936 11 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | 5 | 4,181 | back (not recorded in 1931–1935) |
| 1930 | 6 | 4,047 | back (not recorded in 1929) |
| 1928 | 7 | 3,743 | ▲ 543 |
| 1927 | 6 | 4,286 | ▲ 565 |
| 1926 | 5 | 4,851 | back (not recorded in 1923–1925) |
| 1922 | 5 | 5,009 | ▼ 986 |
| 1921 | 7 | 4,023 | ▲ 375 |
| 1920 | 6 | 4,398 | back (not recorded in 1919) |
| 1918 | 8 | 3,512 | back (not recorded in 1917) |
| 1916 | 6 | 3,919 | back (not recorded in 1914–1915) |
| 1913 | 5 | 3,187 | new |
Notable people named Dimples
- Dimples Romana is an award-winning Filipino actress known for her acclaimed roles in film and television.