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How Many People Are Named Wendell?
Estimated people named Wendell living in the U.S. today
29,814
Gender distribution
99% male · 1% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 54,263
- Peak year: 1940 (1,650 births)
- Estimated living today: 29,814
Wendell by age group — who carries the name today?
Wendell popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Wendell
Wendell has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 54,263 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 29,814 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 11,464 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Wendells you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Wendell in the US?
An estimated 29,814 people named Wendell are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Wendell rare — about 1 in 11,464 Americans.
Is Wendell a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Wendell is 99% male and 1% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Wendell most popular?
Wendell peaked in 1940, when 1,650 babies were given the name. Its current trend is steady compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Wendell?
Wendell ranks #1,256 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 48 out of 100 (higher means rarer).