Vidal
2 countries#3089 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Vidal was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
4,247 births recorded 1909–2025 · currently #3089 · peaked in 1972 with 165 births
Most common in: Texas, California, New York, Illinois, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
82 births recorded 1907–2005 · peaked in 1965 with 7 births
Most common in: Paris
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Vidal’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2248 | — |
| 2007 | #2337 | ↓89 |
| 2008 | #2405 | ↓68 |
| 2009 | #2252 | ↑153 |
| 2010 | #2354 | ↓102 |
| 2011 | #2590 | ↓236 |
| 2012 | #3115 | ↓525 |
| 2013 | #2594 | ↑521 |
| 2014 | #3693 | ↓1099 |
| 2015 | #2919 | ↑774 |
| 2016 | #2518 | ↑401 |
| 2017 | #2672 | ↓154 |
| 2018 | #3106 | ↓434 |
| 2019 | #3143 | ↓37 |
| 2020 | #3918 | ↓775 |
| 2021 | #3242 | ↑676 |
| 2022 | #2675 | ↑567 |
| 2023 | #3566 | ↓891 |
| 2024 | #3161 | ↑405 |
| 2025 | #3089 | ↑72 |
Frequently asked questions about Vidal
Is Vidal a popular name?
Yes — Vidal currently ranks #3089 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Vidal more common for boys or girls?
Vidal is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Vidal most popular?
Vidal peaked in 1972 in United States, with 165 recorded births that year.
Is Vidal rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Vidal’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1020 in 1909 to #3089 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Vidal?
At least 4,329 babies have been recorded with the name Vidal across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Vidal popular in more than one country?
Yes — Vidal appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Vidal?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Vidal include Saxon, Waleed, Wynston.
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