How Many People Are Named Wendell?

54,263

people in the United States are named Wendell

1 in 6,173 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#1035

πŸ’Ž Rare

Population Percentage

0.0162%

Of US population

Peak Year

1940

1,650 births

Trend

β†’

Stable

πŸ“– Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: WEN-dΙ™l
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From a surname which was derived from the given name WENDEL.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
1.0%
Male
99.0%

This name is Primarily Male

πŸ‘₯ Age Distribution

Average Age: 72.4 years old

Young (<30) 2,828
5.2%
Adult (30–60) 11,680
21.5%
Senior (>60) 39,755
73.3%

πŸ“ˆ Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

πŸ“ State-Wise Distribution

Texas 3,335
Georgia 2,808
Kentucky 2,733
Illinois 2,647
Ohio 2,256
California 2,118
Tennessee 1,922
Pennsylvania 1,853
New York 1,800
Michigan 1,697

πŸ’‘ Fun Facts About "Wendell"

  • 73 babies were named Wendell in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1940
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in Texas

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