Vidal
Vidal is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Life-giving, vital, or pertaining to life.
Origin and history
Vidal is a masculine name of Latin origin derived from the word 'vitalis', meaning 'pertaining to life'. It has historically been used in Spanish, Catalan, and French-speaking regions. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare but established choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
4,237 babies in the United States have been named Vidal since 1880. It ranks #1921 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1707.
States where it is most popular
- TX (43.1 %)
- CA (40.4 %)
- NY (6.7 %)
- IL (3.3 %)
- FL (1.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 9 |
| 1910-1920 | 40 |
| 1920-1930 | 136 |
| 1930-1940 | 169 |
| 1940-1950 | 164 |
| 1950-1960 | 289 |
| 1960-1970 | 276 |
| 1970-1980 | 603 |
| 1980-1990 | 570 |
| 1990-2000 | 751 |
| 2000-2010 | 589 |
| 2010-2019 | 421 |
| 2020-2029 | 220 |
Famous people named Vidal
- Vidal Sassoon: Hairstylist, Businessman
- Vidal Santiago Díaz: Activist, Nationalist Leader
Fun facts
- Vidal stems from the Latin adjective 'vitalis', which shares the root for vitality and life.
- The name is closely tied to the Iberian peninsula and southern France, where it evolved directly from Latin.