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Vail Unisex

Popularity: #923 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationVAIL / veɪl

English; French

Meaning

English: valley; French: to prevail

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Vail is derived from the English word for a valley, often used in place names. It can also be associated with the French verb 'vailoir', meaning to prevail or be worth. The name has been used as both a surname and a given name. Its usage as a first name has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in English-speaking countries.

Trend Summary

The name Vail has seen a modest rise in popularity in recent years.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Vail was first seen in the United States in 1952. Vail has ranked as high as #1326 nationally, which occurred in 2018, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Colorado, Pennsylvania, and Minnesota. In the past 5 years the name Vail has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Vail (2020)

StateBirthsShare
TX 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19525
19705
19986
200414
20056
20089
20097
20127
20138
20146
201548
201648
201735
201853
201930
202034
202134
202221
202312
202427