Bedell vs Beda
Side-by-side comparison of Bedell and Beda — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Bedell | Beda |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 5 | 328 |
| Peak Year | 1920 | 1918 |
| Peak Year Births | 5 | 14 |
| Peak Decade | 1920ss | 1890ss |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| First Recorded Year | 1920 | 1884 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Bedell | Beda |
|---|---|---|
| 1880ss | — | 31 |
| 1890ss | — | 84 |
| 1900ss | — | 52 |
| 1910ss | — | 58 |
| 1920ss | 5 | 65 |
| 1930ss | — | 30 |
| 1940ss | — | 8 |
Data Sources
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications — National Data, ssa.gov/oact/babynames.
Source: SSA Annual Name Rankings, 1920–1920.