Wendell
girl nameWendell entered the US charts in 1913, peaked at #1549 in 1940, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1913–2025
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rank today
#1549
peak (1940)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2164 |
| 1920s | #3786 |
| 1930s | #3586 |
| 1940s | #3022 |
| 1950s | #3314 |
| 1960s | #3640 |
| 1970s | #7920 |
| 1980s | #8643 |
| 2010s | #15539 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Wendell are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Wendell alive today was born around 1953, making them about 72 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Wendell in 2025?
- Wendell is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Wendell most popular?
- Wendell peaked in 1940, reaching #1549 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Wendell with classmates?
- Wendell will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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