Wendelin
girl nameWendelin entered the US charts in 1946, peaked at #1909 in 1954, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1946–2025
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rank today
#1909
peak (1954)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #4079 |
| 1950s | #2506 |
| 1960s | #4273 |
| 1970s | #7365 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Wendelin are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Wendelin alive today was born around 1957, making them about 68 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Wendelin in 2025?
- Wendelin is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Wendelin most popular?
- Wendelin peaked in 1954, reaching #1909 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Wendelin with classmates?
- Wendelin will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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