Vail
boy name#10695 in 2025Vail entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #2919 in 1946, ranks #10695 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
#10695
rank today
#2919
peak (1946)
6
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3995 |
| 1920s | #4079 |
| 1930s | #3776 |
| 1940s | #2919 |
| 1950s | #3176 |
| 1990s | #7271 |
| 2000s | #11232 |
| 2010s | #11224 |
| 2020s | #9694 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Vail are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Vail alive today was born around 2006, making them about 19 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Vail in 2025?
- Vail ranks #10695 among US boy names in 2025, with 6 babies given the name.
- When was the name Vail most popular?
- Vail peaked in 1946, reaching #2919 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Vail with classmates?
- Vail will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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