Total births
97
Unisex name · since 1919
Virdell
Virdell has 97 recorded births since 1919 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1921 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 97
- total births
- 1919–1953
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
97 girls have been named Virdell since 1919, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Virdell has been recorded 97 times among girls since 1919, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1919 to 1953.
- 97 total births
- 1919–1953 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 44% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
97 girls have been named Virdell since 1919, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1953.
- 97
- total births
- 1919–1953
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Virdell was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
13 babies were named Virdell in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
Virdell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Virdell splits its recorded history at 1932: 42% of all births land in the more recent half, 58% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1931 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1921 peak of 13 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Virdell at a glance
Last recorded 1953Peak year
1921
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1919
Virdell popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1919–1953
- Peak year (1921)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Virdell popularity over time - boys
17 total births recorded since 1921 (Virdell as boys' name)
Virdell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Virdell's strongest decade.
43 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Virdell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 8
1910s
8 births
- 1920s
1920s
43 births
- 1930s
1930s
23 births
- 1940s
1940s
18 births
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 43 births (44% of all-time use).
Virdell by state
Where Virdell concentrates geographically, total births since 1919
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 5 | 5.2% |
Georgia share of Virdell's total US births 5.2%
5 of 97 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Virdell? ▼
Since 1919, Social Security records show 97 babies named Virdell. The most recent recorded year was 1953. Its busiest year on record was 1921, with 13 births.
When was Virdell most popular? ▼
Virdell was most popular in the 1920s decade with 43 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
Where is Virdell most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Virdell are Georgia (5 births).
Is Virdell a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Virdell is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 97 births, and as a boy's name it has 17 births.
How long has the name Virdell been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Virdell since 1919 -- 35 years through the most recent 1953 data.
What names are similar to Virdell? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Virginia, Virgie, Viridiana, Virgina, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Virdell's data
- Virdell's decade-level peak was the 1920s (43 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1950s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Georgia records the most Virdells (5 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 Virdell
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1919–1953 (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. "Virdell: Baby Name Since 1919 - 97 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/virdell. 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 Virdell 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 July 2026.