How popular is the name Wendal in 2025?

Wendal is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Wendal most popular?

Wendal peaked in 1936, reaching #2301 among US boy names.

Wendal will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Wendal entered the US charts in 1918, peaked at #2301 in 1936, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#2301

peak (1936)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Wendal are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Wendal alive today was born around 1949, making them about 76 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Wendal in 2025?: Wendal is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Wendal most popular?: Wendal peaked in 1936, reaching #2301 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Wendal with classmates?: Wendal will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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