Vidella
A feminine name of uncertain origin, potentially meaning "life" or "lively".
Name Census estimates that about 3 living Americans carry the first name Vidella. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Vidella today is around 69 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Vidella births was 1916 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Vidella. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Vidella is about 69 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Videllas were born before 1967.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Vidella. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
3
~ 1 in 114,251,446 Americans
Peak year
1916
6 babies that year
Average age
69
years old
1945 SSA rank
#5,209
Tracked since 1916
Popularity
Vidella: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Vidella from the 1910s through to the 1940s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1910s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Vidella by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Vidella during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Vidella
The name Vidella has its origins in the ancient Roman civilization, where it was a feminine variant of the Latin name Videllius. The name Videllius itself is derived from the Latin word "videllus," meaning "young calf" or "veal." This suggests that the name may have been associated with pastoral or agricultural communities in ancient Rome.
During the height of the Roman Empire, the name Vidella appeared in several historical records and inscriptions, although its popularity was relatively modest compared to other Roman names of the time. One notable example is a woman named Vidella Caecilia, who lived in the 1st century AD and was mentioned in the writings of the Roman historian Tacitus.
As the Roman Empire declined and Christianity spread throughout Europe, the name Vidella fell out of widespread use for several centuries. It experienced a brief resurgence in the Middle Ages, particularly in Italy and parts of the Mediterranean region.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Vidella in medieval times was Vidella de Montferrat, a noblewoman from the Montferrat region of northern Italy, who lived in the 12th century. Another notable figure was Vidella of Arles, a French mystic and religious writer who lived in the 13th century.
In the Renaissance period, the name Vidella gained some popularity among the Italian nobility and aristocracy. One prominent example was Vidella Colonna, a Roman noble and patron of the arts, who lived in the 15th century and was known for her support of artists and scholars.
As the name spread beyond Italy, other historical figures emerged, such as Vidella de Lara, a Spanish noblewoman from the 16th century, and Vidella von Württemberg, a German princess from the 17th century.
While not as widely used as some other names, Vidella has maintained a presence throughout history, particularly in certain regions of Europe. Its unique origins and connection to ancient Roman culture have made it an intriguing choice for those seeking a name with a rich historical background.
People
Vidella + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Vidella as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with V
Other first names starting with V with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Vidella: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Vidella?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 3 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Vidella going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 114,251,446 US residents.
Is Vidella a common name?
We classify Vidella as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 16 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Vidella most popular?
The single biggest year for Vidella was 1916, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Vidella is about 69 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Vidella in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Vidella a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Vidella in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Vidella still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Vidella in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Vidella can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Vidella?
Want to know how many Americans are named Vidella? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.