Sparkle
Every Sparkle since 1948 — 1,641 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sparkle
Sparkle is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #16,964 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1948, 1,641 American babies have been named Sparkle. Its peak came in 1979, when 124 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Sparkle stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sparkle year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #16,964 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | #17,312 |
| 2022 | 7 | #13,410 |
| 2021 | 8 | #12,068 |
| 2020 | 7 | #13,314 |
| 2019 | 9 | #11,264 |
| 2018 | 9 | #11,323 |
| 2017 | 7 | #13,936 |
| 2016 | 6 | #16,003 |
| 2015 | 7 | #14,328 |
| 2014 | 19 | #6,675 |
| 2013 | 12 | #9,538 |
| 2012 | 9 | #12,100 |
| 2011 | 13 | #9,081 |
| 2010 | 6 | #16,722 |
| 2009 | 11 | #10,585 |
| 2008 | 10 | #11,497 |
| 2007 | 15 | #8,469 |
| 2006 | 11 | #10,527 |
| 2005 | 8 | #12,863 |
| 2004 | 18 | #6,729 |
| 2003 | 9 | #11,217 |
| 2002 | 21 | #5,646 |
| 2001 | 16 | #6,925 |
| 2000 | 23 | #5,134 |
| 1995 | 24 | #4,333 |
| 1990 | 47 | #2,565 |
| 1985 | 58 | #1,927 |
| 1980 | 110 | #1,204 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sparkle in 2025?
Sparkle ranked #16,964 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sparkle?
1,641 babies have been named Sparkle in the United States since 1948, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sparkle most popular?
Sparkle peaked in 1979, when 124 newborns received the name.
Is Sparkle a boy or girl name?
Sparkle is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sparkle rising or falling?
Sparkle is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.