Total births
348
Unisex name · since 1908
Birdell
Birdell has 348 recorded births since 1908 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1916 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 348
- total births
- 1908–1947
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
Birdell sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 348 recorded since 1908.
Social Security Administration records show Birdell recorded 348 times among girls since 1908, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1908 to 1947.
- 348 total births
- 1908–1947 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 35% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
348 girls have been named Birdell since 1908, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1947.
- 348
- total births
- 1908–1947
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Birdell was born in this single decade.
1916
Single peak year
18 babies were named Birdell in 1916 - its busiest year on record.
Birdell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Birdell splits its recorded history at 1927: 40% of all births land in the more recent half, 60% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1910 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1916 peak of 18 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Birdell at a glance
Last recorded 1947Peak year
1916
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1908
Birdell popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1908–1947
- Peak year (1916)
- 18
- Annual births at peak, across 40 years of records
Birdell popularity over time - boys
20 total births recorded since 1921 (Birdell as boys' name)
Birdell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Birdell's strongest decade.
122 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Birdell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 15
1900s
15 births
- 1910s
1910s
100 births
- 1920s
1920s
122 births
- 1930s
1930s
76 births
- 1940s 35
1940s
35 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 122 births (35% of all-time use).
Birdell by state
Where Birdell concentrates geographically, total births since 1908
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 10 | 2.9% |
| #2 | South Carolina | | 7 | 2.0% |
Georgia share of Birdell's total US births 2.9%
Even split
10 of 348 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Birdell? ▼
348 babies have been named Birdell since 1908. It was last recorded in 1947. The peak year was 1916 with 18 births.
When was Birdell most popular? ▼
Birdell was most popular in the 1920s decade with 122 total births. The single peak year was 1916.
Where is Birdell most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Birdell are Georgia (10 births), South Carolina (7 births).
Is Birdell a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Birdell is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 348 births, and as a boy's name it has 20 births.
How long has the name Birdell been used? ▼
Birdell has been recorded in Social Security data since 1908, spanning 40 years of data through 1947.
What names are similar to Birdell? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Birdie, Birtha, Birtie, Biridiana, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Birdell's data
- Birdell's decade-level peak was the 1920s (122 total births); usage has since declined to 35 in the 1940s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Georgia records the most Birdells (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Georgia names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Birdell
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Birdell
Birdie Girl
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Birtha Girl
1,973 births
Birtie Girl
946 births
Biridiana Girl
533 births
Birda Girl
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Compare Birdell side by side: Birdell vs Birdie Birdell vs Birtha Birdell vs Birtie
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1908–1947 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Birdell: Baby Name Since 1908 - 348 Births, Peak 1916." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/birdell. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Birdell draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.