Wendell
Male name · ↓ Falling
23,407
Total Births
1940
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Wendell
Wendell is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1940s with significant usage. Approximately 23,407 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 161 births |
| 1890s | 411 births |
| 1900s | 798 births |
| 1910s | 2,215 births |
| 1920s | 2,990 births |
| 1930s | 2,832 births |
| 1940s | 3,514 births |
| 1950s | 4,009 births |
| 1960s | 3,561 births |
| 1970s | 1,476 births |
| 1980s | 1,016 births |
| 1990s | 424 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Wendell?
Wendell has been given to 23,407 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1940 with 711 births that year.
Is Wendell a boy or girl name?
Wendell is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Wendell most popular?
Wendell was most popular in 1940, when 711 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Wendell?
Wendell first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).