Unisex · #5,674 in 2026

Virdell

Current Rank
#5,674
Peak Rank
#2,633 (1921)
Total Babies
97
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #2,633 (97 total)
👦 Boy peak #3,095 (17 total)
👧As Girl Name
1919
First Year
1953
Last Year
1921
Peak Year
#2633
Peak Rank
97
Total Count
14
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1921
First Year
1931
Last Year
1931
Peak Year
#3095
Peak Rank
17
Total Count
3
Years Active

The Story of Virdell

As a girl name

Virdell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1919, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1921, when 13 Virdells were born — ranking #2,633 that year. As of 2026, Virdell ranks #5,674 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 97 Virdells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Virdell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1921, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1931, when 7 Virdells were born — ranking #3,095 that year. As of 2026, Virdell ranks #3,095 for boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 17 Virdells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Virdell

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Virdell

What does the name Virdell mean?
Virdell is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1919. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Virdell in 2026?
In 2026, Virdell ranks #5,674 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Virdell most popular?
Virdell reached its peak popularity in 1921, ranking #2,633 that year with 13 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Virdell most popular?
Virdell has historically been most popular in Georgia. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Virdell.
Is Virdell a unisex name?
Yes — Virdell is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 85% of Virdells assigned female and 15% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Virdell?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Virdell include Tavie, Ellon, Annamary. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Virdell

Virdell is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1919 and has accumulated 97 births in the dataset. Virdell's peak popularity came in 1921 when it ranked #2,633. Use the chart and map above to compare Virdell'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.