Total births
16
Boys' name · since 1926
Vol
16 babies named Vol in U.S. Social Security records since 1926, with the highest year being 1933. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 16
- total births
- 1926–1955
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
16 boys have been named Vol since 1926, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Vol has been recorded 16 times among boys since 1926, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1930s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1926 to 1955.
- 16 total births
- 1926–1955 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 38% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
16 boys have been named Vol since 1926, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1955.
- 16
- total births
- 1926–1955
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Vol was born in this single decade.
1933
Single peak year
6 babies were named Vol in 1933 - its busiest year on record.
Vol's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Vol splits its recorded history at 1933: 69% of all births land in the more recent half, 31% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1926 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1933 peak of 6 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Vol at a glance
Last recorded 1955Peak year
1933
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1926
Vol popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1926–1955
- Peak year (1933)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Vol by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Vol's strongest decade.
6 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Vol births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
5 births
- 1930s
1930s
6 births
- 1950s
1950s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 6 births (38% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Vol? ▼
Since 1926, Social Security records show 16 babies named Vol. The most recent recorded year was 1955. Its busiest year on record was 1933, with 6 births.
When was Vol most popular? ▼
Vol was most popular in the 1930s decade with 6 total births. The single peak year was 1933.
How long has the name Vol been used? ▼
Records for Vol go back to 1926, giving 30 years of history through 1955.
What names are similar to Vol? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Volney, Vollie, Volvy, Voltaire, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Vol's data
- Vol's usage has stayed within range of its 1930s decade-level peak (6 total births) through the 1950s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Vol
Nearby Names Like Vol
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Vol
Volney Boy
629 births
Vollie Boy
378 births
Volvy Boy
#7172 80 births
Voltaire Boy
51 births
Volvi Boy
33 births
Compare Vol side by side: Vol vs Volney Vol vs Vollie Vol vs Volvy
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1926–1955 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Vol: Baby Name Since 1926 - 16 Births, Peak 1933." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/vol. 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 Vol 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.