Wendel
2 countries#12008 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Wendel was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
2,147 births recorded 1911–2025 · currently #12008 · peaked in 1940 with 45 births
Most common in: Texas, California, Illinois, Missouri, Indiana
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
48 births recorded 1909–2021 · peaked in 1909 with 5 births
Most common in: Moselle
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Wendel’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | #9243 | — |
| 2002 | #8456 | ↑787 |
| 2004 | #8927 | ↓471 |
| 2005 | #8299 | ↑628 |
| 2006 | #12055 | ↓3756 |
| 2007 | #10921 | ↑1134 |
| 2008 | #7698 | ↑3223 |
| 2009 | #10994 | ↓3296 |
| 2010 | #10766 | ↑228 |
| 2011 | #7009 | ↑3757 |
| 2012 | #8864 | ↓1855 |
| 2014 | #8781 | ↑83 |
| 2016 | #10744 | ↓1963 |
| 2018 | #12156 | ↓1412 |
| 2019 | #10803 | ↑1353 |
| 2021 | #7089 | ↑3714 |
| 2022 | #9823 | ↓2734 |
| 2023 | #9763 | ↑60 |
| 2024 | #8987 | ↑776 |
| 2025 | #12008 | ↓3021 |
Frequently asked questions about Wendel
Is Wendel a popular name?
Yes — Wendel currently ranks #12008 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Wendel more common for boys or girls?
Wendel is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Wendel most popular?
Wendel peaked in 1940 in United States, with 45 recorded births that year.
Is Wendel rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Wendel’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1740 in 1911 to #12008 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Wendel?
At least 2,195 babies have been recorded with the name Wendel across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Wendel popular in more than one country?
Yes — Wendel appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Wendel?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Wendel include Waldemar.
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