Vail
UnisexVail has been given to 547 babies in the U.S. since 1915. It peaked in 2018.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
547
Peak year
2018 (59 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1915
10-year trend
▼ -48%
Gender split
79% girls / 21% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Vail — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Vail.
FAQ
How popular is the name Vail?
Vail has been given to 547 babies in the U.S. since 1915. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Vail peak?
Vail peaked in 2018, when 59 babies were given the name.
Is Vail a girl or boy name?
Vail is a unisex name, used for both girls and boys.
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