Boy · #4,151 in 2026

Bidwell

Name: Popularity of the name Bidwell in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Bidwell, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#4,151

Peak Rank

#2,193 (1927)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1927

First Year

1928

Last Year

1927

Peak Year

#2193

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Bidwell

Bidwell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1927, with 14 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1927, when 14 Bidwells were born — ranking #2,193 that year. As of 2026, Bidwell ranks #4,151 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 19 Bidwells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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51-100

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Names that sound like Bidwell

Phonetically similar names — useful when Bidwell is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Bedwell
Bedel
Boutwell
Bridwell
Birdwell
Biddle
Bodell
Bewail
Bowell
Bridewell
Bardwell
Broadwell

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bidwell

What does the name Bidwell mean?

Bidwell is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1927. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Bidwell in 2026?

In 2026, Bidwell ranks #4,151 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Bidwell most popular?

Bidwell reached its peak popularity in 1927, ranking #2,193 that year with 14 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Bidwell most popular?

Bidwell has historically been most popular in Mississippi. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Bidwell.

Is Bidwell a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Bidwell is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Bidwell?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Bidwell include Fannie, Luby, Wallie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Bidwell

Bidwell is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1927 and has accumulated 19 births in the dataset. Bidwell's peak popularity came in 1927 when it ranked #2,193. Use the chart and map above to compare Bidwell's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.