Vidal
Boy name · French · Latin · Spanish
Meaninglife · Spanish
- US rank
- #3,089
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #621 in 1972
39 babies were named Vidal in the US in 2025. It has climbed 829 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1909–2025
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Vidal you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 43,860 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Vidal, 39 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Vidal would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryVidal first shows up in US birth records in 1909, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 116 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1972, when it ranked #621. Today it's #3,089, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendVidal has climbed 829 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,089. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Spanish, Vidal means “life”. Our records link it to French, Latin and Spanish roots.
About the name Vidal
Vidal is a boy name of French, Latin and Spanish origin meaning “life”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with V and ending in “-dal”. US birth records list Vidal for boys from 1909 to 2025, in 112 of those 117 years. Its best year was 1972, when it ranked #621 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,089, with 39 babies.
Origin:French namesLatin namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 55 | 18,215 boys |
| 1910s | 7.2 | 138,313 boys |
| 1920s | 12 | 81,169 boys |
| 1930s | 16 | 62,578 boys |
| 1940s | 11 | 87,951 boys |
| 1950s | 14 | 69,832 boys |
| 1960s | 14 | 69,638 boys |
| 1970s | 37 | 27,005 boys |
| 1980s | 31 | 32,362 boys |
| 1990s | 39 | 25,940 boys |
| 2000s | 30 | 33,841 boys |
| 2010s | 22 | 44,683 boys |
| 2020s | 21 | 47,096 boys |
More French boy names
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Daniel · God is my judge
- Unisex name: Gabriel · God is my strength
- Unisex name: Wyatt · brave in war
- Boy name: Charles · free man
- Unisex name: Beau · handsome
- Boy name: Robert · bright fame
Questions about the name Vidal
What does the name Vidal mean?
Vidal means “life” in Spanish.
What is the origin of the name Vidal?
Vidal has French, Latin, Spanish roots in our records. Other French names include Sebastian, Leo, Daniel.
Is Vidal a boy or girl name?
Vidal is a boy name.
How popular is the name Vidal?
Vidal ranked #3,089 for US boys in 2025, given to 39 babies. Its best year was 1972 (#621).