Vidal Boy

Popularity: #899 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: vee-DAL //viˈdɑl//

Origin: Spanish; Latin

Meaning: Spanish: life; Latin: vigorous

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Vidal has its roots in the Latin word "vitalis," which means "vital" or "life-giving." This Latin term evolved into the Old French form "Vidal," which was used as a given name in medieval France. The transition from Latin to Old French occurred during the early Middle Ages, as the Roman Empire's influence waned and regional dialects began to emerge.

The name was subsequently adopted into English, primarily through the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, when many Old French names entered the English lexicon. Historically, the name Vidal has been associated with various notable figures.

One significant milestone is the presence of Saint Vidal, a Christian martyr from the early centuries of the Church, who is commemorated in the Roman Catholic tradition. His feast day is celebrated on January 16, and he is often depicted in religious art, symbolizing faith and resilience.

The name also appears in historical texts and documents throughout the medieval period, often linked to nobility and clerical figures, which contributed to its enduring presence in European culture. Culturally, the name Vidal carries connotations of vitality and life, reflecting its etymological roots.

In various traditions, names derived from "vitalis" have been associated with health, vigor, and strength. The name has also been used in literature and art, further embedding it within cultural narratives.

Additionally, diminutive forms such as "Vido" have emerged in certain regions, showcasing the name's adaptability and continued relevance across different cultures and languages. Overall, Vidal represents a blend of linguistic heritage and cultural significance, maintaining its place in the historical tapestry of names.

Famous people named Vidal

In this section, you will find notable people named Vidal. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Vidal who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Vidal Sassoon is a hairstylist and businessman best known for revolutionizing hairdressing, founding a global chain of salons, and creating a line of hair care products.

Fictional characters named Vidal

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Vidal is a fictional character from the film Pan's Labyrinth. He is a ruthless captain in the Spanish Civil War who embodies the oppressive regime.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Vidal, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Vidal. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Vidal was first seen in the United States in 1909.

Vidal has ranked as high as #1407 nationally, which occurred in 1972, and has been most popular in Texas, California, New York, Illinois, and Florida.

In the past 5 years the name Vidal has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Vidal is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Vidal was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Vidal.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 39 39 0
2024 38 38 0
2023 32 32 0
2022 49 49 0
2021 36 36 0
2020 26 26 0
2019 37 37 0
2018 37 37 0
2017 46 46 0
2016 50 50 0
2015 40 40 0
2014 28 28 0
2013 46 46 0
2012 36 36 0
2011 47 47 0
2010 54 54 0
2009 58 58 0
2008 53 53 0
2007 55 55 0
2006 56 56 0
2005 56 56 0
2004 57 57 0
2003 60 60 0
2002 68 68 0
2001 63 63 0
2000 63 63 0
1999 54 54 0
1998 65 65 0
1997 73 73 0
1996 69 69 0
1995 87 87 0
1994 78 78 0
1993 95 95 0
1992 80 80 0
1991 83 83 0
1990 67 67 0
1989 59 59 0
1988 72 72 0
1987 51 46 5
1986 47 47 0
1985 58 58 0
1984 54 54 0
1983 57 57 0
1982 54 54 0
1981 61 61 0
1980 62 62 0
1979 59 59 0
1978 48 48 0
1977 42 42 0
1976 51 51 0
1975 38 38 0
1974 52 52 0
1973 91 91 0
1972 165 160 5
1971 32 32 0
1970 30 30 0
1969 32 32 0
1968 28 28 0
1967 23 23 0
1966 25 25 0
1965 27 27 0
1964 26 26 0
1963 21 21 0
1962 31 31 0
1961 31 31 0
1960 32 32 0
1959 37 37 0
1958 31 31 0
1957 26 26 0
1956 20 20 0
1955 24 24 0
1954 33 33 0
1953 32 32 0
1952 36 36 0
1951 27 27 0
1950 23 23 0
1949 8 8 0
1948 18 18 0
1947 19 19 0
1946 14 14 0
1945 20 20 0
1944 21 21 0
1943 17 17 0
1942 13 13 0
1941 21 21 0
1940 13 13 0
1939 19 19 0
1938 20 20 0
1937 16 16 0
1936 15 15 0
1935 19 19 0
1934 27 27 0
1933 12 12 0
1932 15 15 0
1931 11 11 0
1930 15 15 0
1929 21 21 0
1928 16 16 0
1927 16 16 0
1926 17 17 0
1925 12 12 0
1924 15 15 0
1923 5 5 0
1922 12 12 0
1921 14 14 0
1920 8 8 0
1919 14 14 0
1918 7 7 0
1917 8 8 0
1912 5 5 0
1910 6 6 0
1909 9 9 0

Top States for Vidal (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 13
59%
TX 9
41%