Bristol vs Veda
Head-to-head: full US statistics and history since 1880.
Bristol
a name gently stepping back from its peak
- Rank today
- #728
- Peak
- #390 (2019)
- Babies in 2025
- 382
- Classroom
- likely the only one
- Strongest states
- TX, NC, OH
VS
Veda
a vintage name making a comeback
- Rank today
- #738
- Peak
- #414 (1899)
- Babies in 2025
- 370
- Classroom
- likely the only one
- Strongest states
- CA, TX, MI
The verdict
Bristol is the more popular pick (#728 vs #738). Both sit in a similar popularity band — Bristol is a name gently stepping back from its peak, Veda is a vintage name making a comeback.
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