Wendell
How to say it: WEN-dul · /ˈwɛndəl/
From Germanic tribal name 'Wandal' (the Vandals); used as a given name since the 19th century.
Wendell was the 1,730th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 67 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1940s, its births are down about 11% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #1,715 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,730 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 67 |
| Share of births | 1 in 49,482 |
| Peak decade | 1940s |
| Change over 10 years | −11% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,715 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Wendell peaked in the 1940s.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Wendell is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, German.
Famous people named Wendell
- Wendell Meredith Stanley (1904–1971)American biochemist and virologist, winner of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry
- Wendell Nascimento Borges (born 1993)Brazilian footballer
- Wendell Pierce (born 1963)American actor and businessman
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