Wetzel
boy nameWetzel entered the US charts in 1916, peaked at #2452 in 1936, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1916–2025
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rank today
#2452
peak (1936)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3516 |
| 1920s | #3671 |
| 1930s | #3114 |
| 1940s | #3118 |
| 1950s | #3296 |
| 1960s | #3936 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Wetzel are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Wetzel alive today was born around 1939, making them about 86 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Wetzel in 2025?
- Wetzel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Wetzel most popular?
- Wetzel peaked in 1936, reaching #2452 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Wetzel with classmates?
- Wetzel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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