Wendell
2 countries#2145 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Wendell was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
54,330 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #2145 · peaked in 1940 with 1,650 births
Most common in: Texas, Georgia, Kentucky, Illinois, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
12 births recorded 1998–2018 · peaked in 1998 with 3 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Wendell’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1543 | — |
| 2007 | #1830 | ↓287 |
| 2008 | #1719 | ↑111 |
| 2009 | #1942 | ↓223 |
| 2010 | #2169 | ↓227 |
| 2011 | #2403 | ↓234 |
| 2012 | #1959 | ↑444 |
| 2013 | #1942 | ↑17 |
| 2014 | #1857 | ↑85 |
| 2015 | #1910 | ↓53 |
| 2016 | #1724 | ↑186 |
| 2017 | #1897 | ↓173 |
| 2018 | #1937 | ↓40 |
| 2019 | #1899 | ↑38 |
| 2020 | #2094 | ↓195 |
| 2021 | #1841 | ↑253 |
| 2022 | #1737 | ↑104 |
| 2023 | #1681 | ↑56 |
| 2024 | #2042 | ↓361 |
| 2025 | #2145 | ↓103 |
Frequently asked questions about Wendell
Is Wendell a popular name?
Yes — Wendell currently ranks #2145 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Wendell more common for boys or girls?
Wendell is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Wendell most popular?
Wendell peaked in 1940 in United States, with 1,650 recorded births that year.
Is Wendell rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Wendell’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #809 in 1880 to #2145 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Wendell?
At least 54,342 babies have been recorded with the name Wendell across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Wendell popular in more than one country?
Yes — Wendell appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Wendell?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Wendell include Shayan, Tamim, Yuvaan, Binyomin.
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