Windell
1 country#9714 in United States, 2025Popularity over time in 🇺🇸 United States
Windell’s recorded births by year, scaled to its own peak year.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
3,027 births recorded 1914–2025 · currently #9714 · peaked in 1940 with 121 births
Most common in: Texas, Alabama, Kentucky, Georgia, South Carolina
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Windell’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | #3058 | — |
| 1991 | #5096 | ↓2038 |
| 1992 | #3459 | ↑1637 |
| 1993 | #5002 | ↓1543 |
| 1994 | #6372 | ↓1370 |
| 1995 | #6407 | ↓35 |
| 1996 | #5535 | ↑872 |
| 1997 | #5288 | ↑247 |
| 1998 | #9631 | ↓4343 |
| 2000 | #5920 | ↑3711 |
| 2001 | #6935 | ↓1015 |
| 2002 | #9392 | ↓2457 |
| 2004 | #6138 | ↑3254 |
| 2008 | #11037 | ↓4899 |
| 2010 | #10766 | ↑271 |
| 2018 | #10760 | ↑6 |
| 2021 | #9714 | ↑1046 |
| 2022 | #12330 | ↓2616 |
| 2023 | #10821 | ↑1509 |
| 2025 | #9714 | ↑1107 |
Frequently asked questions about Windell
Is Windell a popular name?
Yes — Windell currently ranks #9714 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Windell more common for boys or girls?
Windell is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Windell most popular?
Windell peaked in 1940 in United States, with 121 recorded births that year.
Is Windell rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Windell’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1975 in 1914 to #9714 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Windell?
At least 3,027 babies have been recorded with the name Windell across official birth statistics in 1 country.
What names are similar in popularity to Windell?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Windell include Winton.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Windell in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.