Wendell
Peaked at #114 nationally in 1940, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Wendell has been recorded 1% of the time for girls and 99% of the time for boys.
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Wendell — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1589
in 1940
Last ranked
#17835
in 2019
Years tracked
54
1913–2019
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1913, Wendell reached its peak popularity for girls in 1940, ranking #1589 nationally with 25 babies given the name that year.
Wendell hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2019, when it stood at #17835.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | #17,835 | 5 |
| 1983 | #8,033 | 8 |
| 1982 | #9,218 | 7 |
| 1980 | #12,117 | 5 |
| 1978 | #9,728 | 6 |
| 1977 | #11,302 | 5 |
| 1975 | #9,044 | 6 |
| 1972 | #5,949 | 9 |
Wendell — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#114
in 1940
Current rank
#2068
in 2024
Years tracked
144
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Wendell reached its peak popularity for boys in 1940, ranking #114 nationally with 1,625 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1871 (2014) to #2068 (2024) — a 10% drop.
As of 2024, Wendell ranks #2068 nationally for boys, with 73 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #2,068 | 73 |
| 2023 | #1,692 | 101 |
| 2022 | #1,745 | 96 |
| 2021 | #1,867 | 83 |
| 2020 | #2,112 | 67 |
| 2019 | #1,914 | 78 |
| 2018 | #1,958 | 76 |
| 2017 | #1,916 | 76 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Wendell most popular?
Wendell was most popular in 1940, when it ranked #114 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Wendell becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Wendell?
At least 54,263 babies have been recorded with the name Wendell in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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