Rising since 2012, #5,554 for girls today.
Popularity of Videl since 1972
Babies named Videl per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 19 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 24 | 0 |
| 2010s | 96 | 5 |
| 2020s | 128 | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Videl is a rare modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2002. As of 2025, it holds a rank of 5,554 with approximately 1 in 73,058 births. Its popularity has been climbing steadily since 2012, reaching a peak in 2023. The name is most common in California, suggesting a possible cultural influence. Videl's exact origin is unclear; it may be a respelling of the Spanish surname Vidal or a contemporary coinage. Despite its obscurity, the name has a sleek, two-syllable sound that fits current naming trends favoring short, vowel-heavy names.
Videl is a modern name that first appeared in the United States in 2002, likely influenced by the surname Vidal or as a creative spelling of names like Veda or Videl. It gained some recognition from the anime character Videl in 'Dragon Ball Z', though this connection is not definitive for the name's origin.
Where Videl is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: V, Vivi, Delly
Sibling names for Videl
Names that share Videl's style, for a brother or sister.
