Vondale
Of unknown origin but may combine roots meaning "from the valley".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Vondale. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Vondale today is around 49 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Vondale births was 1973 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Vondale. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Vondale. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1973
6 babies that year
Average age
49
years old
1973 SSA rank
#5,073
Tracked since 1973
Popularity
Vondale: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Vondale 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 Vondale during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Vondale
The given name Vondale is believed to have originated from the Old English words "von" meaning "of" and "dale" meaning "valley." This suggests that the name may have been initially used to refer to someone who lived in a particular valley or region. It is uncertain when exactly the name first came into use, but it is likely to have emerged sometime during the Anglo-Saxon period in England, spanning from the 5th to the 11th centuries.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Vondale can be traced back to medieval England, where it appears in various historical documents and records. One notable example is Vondale of Wiltshire, a landowner and nobleman who lived during the 13th century. His name is mentioned in several land deeds and legal documents from that time period.
Another historical figure bearing the name Vondale was a prominent merchant from York, England, who lived in the late 14th century. He was known for his extensive trade connections with continental Europe and is mentioned in several merchant guild records from that era.
In the 16th century, a man named Vondale Blackwood gained recognition for his military service during the Anglo-Scottish Wars. He was a skilled archer and is said to have played a crucial role in several battles against the Scottish forces.
During the English Civil War of the 17th century, a Puritan preacher named Vondale Cromwell rose to prominence for his fiery sermons and strong support for the Parliamentarian cause. He was a close ally of Oliver Cromwell and is mentioned in several historical accounts of the time.
In the 18th century, a renowned English botanist named Vondale Fairchild made significant contributions to the study of plant life. He is credited with introducing numerous exotic plant species to England and establishing one of the first botanical gardens in the country.
It is important to note that while the name Vondale has a long history, it has never been among the most popular or commonly used given names in English-speaking regions. However, its unique origins and historical associations have ensured that it has maintained a niche presence over the centuries.
People
Vondale + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Vondale 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
Vondale: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Vondale?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Vondale 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Vondale a common name?
We classify Vondale as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Vondale most popular?
The single biggest year for Vondale was 1973, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Vondale is about 49 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 Vondale in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Vondale a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Vondale in the SSA data are male. 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 Vondale still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Vondale 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 Vondale 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 common is the name Vondale?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Vondale on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.