Wardell
Every Wardell since 1896 — 4,326 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Wardell
Wardell is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1896, 4,326 American babies have been named Wardell. Its peak came in 1950, when 87 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Wardell stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Wardell year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | 5 | #13,940 |
| 2019 | — | — | 6 | #12,055 |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | 6 | #12,096 |
| 2015 | — | — | 6 | #12,014 |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | 7 | #10,670 |
| 2012 | — | — | 8 | #9,665 |
| 2011 | — | — | 5 | #14,237 |
| 2010 | — | — | 10 | #8,101 |
| 2009 | — | — | 12 | #7,211 |
| 2008 | — | — | 6 | #12,472 |
| 2007 | — | — | 6 | #12,286 |
| 2006 | — | — | 14 | #6,076 |
| 2005 | — | — | 5 | #13,272 |
| 2004 | — | — | 12 | #6,501 |
| 2003 | — | — | 8 | #8,600 |
| 2002 | — | — | 6 | #10,612 |
| 2001 | — | — | 10 | #6,913 |
| 2000 | — | — | 10 | #6,811 |
| 1995 | — | — | 12 | #5,111 |
| 1990 | — | — | 23 | #2,863 |
| 1985 | — | — | 23 | #2,354 |
| 1980 | — | — | 27 | #2,054 |
| 1975 | — | — | 38 | #1,452 |
| 1970 | — | — | 36 | #1,415 |
| 1965 | — | — | 47 | #1,091 |
| 1960 | — | — | 71 | #903 |
| 1955 | — | — | 82 | #811 |
| 1950 | — | — | 87 | #740 |
| 1945 | — | — | 66 | #759 |
| 1940 | — | — | 61 | #800 |
| 1935 | — | — | 71 | #730 |
| 1930 | — | — | 44 | #1,051 |
| 1925 | 5 | #5,745 | 55 | #914 |
| 1920 | — | — | 50 | #984 |
| 1915 | — | — | 33 | #1,138 |
| 1910 | — | — | 11 | #1,040 |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | 6 | #1,296 |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Wardell in 2025?
Wardell did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Wardell?
4,326 babies have been named Wardell in the United States since 1896, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Wardell most popular?
Wardell peaked in 1950, when 87 newborns received the name.
Is Wardell a boy or girl name?
Wardell is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Wardell rising or falling?
Wardell is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.