Will my child share the name Retal with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 10 UK babies named Retal per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Retal in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Retal becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Retal is rising: up 238 places since 2020, to #2,605 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #2,058 in 2022.

Is Retal a good choice for a distinctive name?

Retal is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Retal a popular baby name in the United States?

Retal does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Retal is a distinctive choice, ranked #2605 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Retal in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Retal

Retal is steadily gaining in popularity, up 54 places over the past five years. Its best recorded rank was #2058 in 2022, and it currently sits at #2116. The name has been recorded in UK data since 2009.

Retal is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Retal in their class.