Wadell
boy nameWadell entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #1995 in 1932, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
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rank today
#1995
peak (1932)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3556 |
| 1920s | #3641 |
| 1930s | #2474 |
| 1940s | #3114 |
| 1950s | #2798 |
| 1960s | #3580 |
| 1970s | #5383 |
| 1980s | #6315 |
| 1990s | #8868 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Wadell are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Wadell alive today was born around 1949, making them about 76 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Wadell in 2025?
- Wadell is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Wadell most popular?
- Wadell peaked in 1932, reaching #1995 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Wadell with classmates?
- Wadell will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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