Ideal vs Idell
Side-by-side comparison of Ideal and Idell — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Ideal | Idell |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 5 | 3,425 |
| Peak Year | 1919 | 1921 |
| Peak Year Births | 5 | 125 |
| Peak Decade | 1910ss | 1920ss |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| First Recorded Year | 1919 | 1880 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Ideal | Idell |
|---|---|---|
| 1880ss | — | 33 |
| 1890ss | — | 152 |
| 1900ss | — | 305 |
| 1910ss | 5 | 924 |
| 1920ss | — | 946 |
| 1930ss | — | 470 |
| 1940ss | — | 282 |
| 1950ss | — | 204 |
| 1960ss | — | 92 |
| 1970ss | — | 11 |
| 1980ss | — | 6 |
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, 1919–1919.