Total births
248
Unisex name · since 2002
Videl
Since 2002, U.S. Social Security records show 248 babies named Videl, peaking in 2018. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5914
- among girls today
- 248
- born since 2002
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 67%
- more common than other girls
Videl currently ranks #5914 among unisex names in America, with 248 babies recorded since 2002.
Social Security Administration records show Videl recorded 248 times among girls since 2002, holding rank #5914 nationally today, ahead of 67% of girls, peaking in the 2020s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2002 to 2025.
- #5914 among girls today
- 248 born since 2002
- 2020s peak decade
- 67% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Videl is currently the #5914 unisex name in America, more common than 67% of girls - 248 born since 2002, peaking in the 2020s.
- #5914
- among girls today
- 248
- born since 2002
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 67%
- more common than other girls
Videl vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#5914
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 67% of names given to girls today.
2020s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Videl was born in this single decade.
2018
Single peak year
26 babies were named Videl in 2018 - its busiest year on record.
How Videl compares
248 41th percentile among 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Videl's all-time total is 35% below the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Videl | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 248 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 26 | 48 | 19,840 |
Videl's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Videl's SSA record in two at 2018 and the more recent half accounts for 69% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 31%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2004, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2018 peak of 26, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Videl at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2018
Current rank
#5,914
Active since
2002
Videl popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2002–2025
- Peak year (2018)
- 26
- Annual births at peak, across 24 years of records
Videl popularity over time - boys
29 total births recorded since 1972 (Videl as boys' name)
Videl by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Videl's strongest decade.
128 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Videl births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 24
2000s
24 births
- 2010s
2010s
96 births
- 2020s
2020s
128 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 128 births (52% of all-time use).
Videl by state
Where Videl concentrates geographically, total births since 2002
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 17 | 6.9% |
| #2 | Texas | | 11 | 4.4% |
California share of Videl's total US births 6.9%
Even split
17 of 248 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Videl? ▼
Videl has been given to 248 babies in the U.S. since 2002, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #5914 as of the latest data. 26 babies were born in 2018, its single highest year.
When was Videl most popular? ▼
Videl was most popular in the 2020s decade with 128 total births. The single peak year was 2018.
Where is Videl most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Videl are California (17 births), Texas (11 births).
Is Videl a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Videl is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 248 births, and as a boy's name it has 29 births.
How long has the name Videl been used? ▼
Videl has been recorded in Social Security data since 2002, spanning 24 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Videl? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Vida, Vidhi, Vidya, Vidalia, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Videl's data
- California records the most Videls (17 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Videl
Nearby Names Like Videl
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Videl
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Vidhi Girl
#10593 557 births
Vidya Girl
#8560 487 births
Vidalia Girl
#4126 364 births
Vidia Girl
#14672 57 births
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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, 2002–2025 (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. "Videl: #5914 Unisex Name - 248 Births, Peak 2018." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/videl. 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 Videl 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.