Wendell
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Wandering; Traveler
Background: The name Wendell originates from the Old High German term 'wendal,' meaning 'to wander' or 'to travel.' This name reflects a sense of movement and exploration, embodying themes of journey and adventure.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#476
Total births
54,263
Most popular decade
1940s
(25,494 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-194 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
99.0% male
1.0% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #809
- Peak year
- 1940
- Peak year births
- 1,625
- Peak rank
- #114
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 73
- Recent rank
- #2,051
Female
- First year
- 1913
- First year births
- 9
- First year rank
- #2,164
- Peak year
- 1940
- Peak year births
- 25
- Peak rank
- #1,549
- Most recent year
- 2019
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #15,532
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).