Retal
Every Retal since 2008 — 341 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Retal
Retal is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,772 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2008, 341 American babies have been named Retal. Its peak came in 2024, when 37 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Retal stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Retal year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | #6,772 |
| 2024 | 37 | #4,021 |
| 2023 | 26 | #5,099 |
| 2022 | 21 | #5,943 |
| 2021 | 19 | #6,363 |
| 2020 | 27 | #4,856 |
| 2019 | 32 | #4,422 |
| 2018 | 27 | #4,982 |
| 2017 | 13 | #8,688 |
| 2016 | 18 | #6,856 |
| 2015 | 23 | #5,797 |
| 2014 | 16 | #7,573 |
| 2013 | 24 | #5,614 |
| 2012 | 10 | #11,081 |
| 2011 | 9 | #11,956 |
| 2010 | 10 | #11,074 |
| 2009 | 5 | #19,586 |
| 2008 | 7 | #15,059 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Retal in 2025?
Retal ranked #6,772 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Retal?
341 babies have been named Retal in the United States since 2008, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Retal most popular?
Retal peaked in 2024, when 37 newborns received the name.
Is Retal a boy or girl name?
Retal is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Retal rising or falling?
Retal is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.