Holding steady.
Popularity of Birdell since 1908
Babies named Birdell per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1916, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Birdell's real moment was 1909.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 15 | 0 |
| 1910s | 100 | 0 |
| 1920s | 122 | 5 |
| 1930s | 76 | 8 |
| 1940s | 35 | 7 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Birdell is a rare name first recorded in 1908, with its peak usage occurring in 1909. It has not appeared in the U.S. Social Security rankings in recent decades and shows a stable trajectory of near-zero use. The name is a modern English coinage, likely combining the word 'bird' with the feminine suffix '-ell', a pattern common in the early 1900s. Despite its obscurity, Birdell offers a whimsical, vintage feel for parents seeking a truly unique name.
Birdell appears to be a modern coinage from the early 20th century, likely formed by combining the word 'bird' with the feminine suffix '-ell' (as in 'Adelle' or 'Maybell'). It may also have arisen as a variant of the rare name Birdelle. The name was most popular in the 1900s, particularly in 1909, but has since fallen out of common use.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Birdelle
Sibling names for Birdell
Names that share Birdell's style, for a brother or sister.
