Wendell Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
99% Masculine / 1% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Wendell means 'a wanderer' or 'a traveler'.
Meaning of the Name Wendell
Wendell is an English name derived from the Old Germanic name Wendel, which means 'a wanderer' or 'a traveler'. It is of Old High German origin and was commonly used as a surname in medieval times. Wendell is a masculine name that evokes a sense of adventure and exploration.
Popularity of the Name Wendell
The popularity for the name Wendell peaked in popularity in the year 1940 with 1,625 births, which ranked number 261 out of 7,985 unique names for that year. Wendell had the most female births in 1940 with 25, which ranked number 1,549 out of 5,025 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1940 with 1,625, which ranked number 114 out of 3,937 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Wendell has increased sharply over the last ten years from 72 births to 96 births, an increase of 33.33%. Among males, Wendell has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 72 births to 96 births, an increase of 33.33%.
Nationwide Popularity of Wendell
- 20 Year Trend of Wendell: -11.11%
- 10 Year Trend of Wendell: 33.33%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Wendell: 33.33%
Popularity of Wendell by State
For males, Wendell was most popular in Southeastern states with 17 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in GA, with 6 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Wendell. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA | 6 | 1209 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 5 | 1279 | < 5 | N/A |
| IN | 6 | 837 | < 5 | N/A |
| MN | 6 | 731 | < 5 | N/A |
| NC | 6 | 1125 | < 5 | N/A |
| TN | 5 | 1019 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 5 | 2584 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Wendell
- Total Births of Wendell: 99 (2.92%)
- Male Births of Wendell: 99 (2.92%)
Given the upward trend of Wendell over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 2.92% increase in total births, for a total of 99 births in 2024. Male births for Wendell have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 99 male births in 2024, an increase of 2.92%.