Wendall
Every Wendall since 1904 — 2,439 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Wendall
Wendall is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,649 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1904, 2,439 American babies have been named Wendall. Its peak came in 1958, when 55 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 Wendall stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Wendall 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 | — | — | 8 | #9,649 |
| 2024 | — | — | 8 | #9,820 |
| 2023 | — | — | 7 | #10,752 |
| 2022 | — | — | 5 | #14,217 |
| 2021 | — | — | 5 | #13,964 |
| 2020 | — | — | 10 | #8,016 |
| 2019 | — | — | 7 | #10,752 |
| 2018 | — | — | 11 | #7,590 |
| 2017 | — | — | 12 | #7,073 |
| 2016 | — | — | 10 | #8,116 |
| 2015 | — | — | 10 | #8,002 |
| 2014 | — | — | 11 | #7,525 |
| 2013 | — | — | 17 | #5,388 |
| 2012 | — | — | 5 | #14,126 |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | 11 | #7,665 |
| 2008 | — | — | 10 | #8,287 |
| 2007 | — | — | 10 | #8,139 |
| 2006 | — | — | 9 | #8,683 |
| 2005 | — | — | 6 | #11,407 |
| 2004 | — | — | 9 | #8,120 |
| 2003 | — | — | 8 | #8,603 |
| 2002 | — | — | 8 | #8,415 |
| 2001 | — | — | 11 | #6,428 |
| 2000 | — | — | 12 | #5,900 |
| 1995 | — | — | 13 | #4,781 |
| 1990 | — | — | 17 | #3,599 |
| 1985 | — | — | 25 | #2,224 |
| 1980 | — | — | 17 | #2,828 |
| 1975 | — | — | 20 | #2,284 |
| 1970 | — | — | 29 | #1,613 |
| 1965 | — | — | 36 | #1,293 |
| 1960 | — | — | 42 | #1,228 |
| 1955 | — | — | 39 | #1,217 |
| 1950 | — | — | 27 | #1,432 |
| 1945 | — | — | 22 | #1,442 |
| 1940 | — | — | 24 | #1,395 |
| 1935 | — | — | 32 | #1,192 |
| 1930 | — | — | 27 | #1,425 |
| 1925 | — | — | 36 | #1,200 |
| 1920 | — | — | 26 | #1,502 |
| 1915 | — | — | 13 | #2,176 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Wendall in 2025?
Wendall ranked #9,649 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Wendall?
2,439 babies have been named Wendall in the United States since 1904, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Wendall most popular?
Wendall peaked in 1958, when 55 newborns received the name.
Is Wendall a boy or girl name?
Wendall is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Wendall rising or falling?
Wendall is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.