Wendell Name Popularity and Statistics
Wendell is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Wendell?
Wendell is spelled W-E-N-D-E-L-L. The name has 7 letters.
Wendell Popularity in 2025
Rank#2,145
Recorded Births67
- Boys usage fell 103 places to #2,145 and recorded 7 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Wendell Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 67 | #2,145 |
| 2024 | Boys | 74 | #2,042 |
| 2023 | Boys | 101 | #1,681 |
| 2022 | Boys | 96 | #1,737 |
| 2021 | Boys | 84 | #1,841 |
| 2020 | Boys | 67 | #2,094 |
| 2019 | Girls | 5 | #15,539 |
| 2019 | Boys | 78 | #1,899 |
| 2018 | Boys | 76 | #1,937 |
| 2017 | Boys | 76 | #1,897 |
| 2016 | Boys | 90 | #1,724 |
| 2015 | Boys | 76 | #1,910 |
| 2014 | Boys | 79 | #1,857 |
| 2013 | Boys | 71 | #1,942 |
| 2012 | Boys | 72 | #1,959 |
| 2011 | Boys | 52 | #2,403 |
| 2010 | Boys | 61 | #2,169 |
| 2009 | Boys | 73 | #1,942 |
| 2008 | Boys | 88 | #1,719 |
| 2007 | Boys | 79 | #1,830 |
| 2006 | Boys | 96 | #1,543 |
| 2005 | Boys | 84 | #1,619 |
| 2004 | Boys | 93 | #1,467 |
| 2003 | Boys | 90 | #1,451 |
When Was Wendell Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1940 · Boys
1,625 recorded births
National rank #114
1961 · Boys
1,220 recorded births
National rank #227
1959 · Boys
1,201 recorded births
National rank #228
1958 · Boys
1,188 recorded births
National rank #220
Where Wendell Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| SC | #743 | 5 |
| MO | #869 | 5 |
| CA | #1,998 | 7 |