Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Wendell
Endangered
Down 95.9% from peak
Peak era
1940
Peak births
1,625
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Silent Generation
Quick answers about Wendell
How many people are named Wendell?
An estimated 25,702 living Americans are named Wendell.
How rare is Wendell?
Wendell is uncommon among babies today, with 67 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 95.9% from its 1940 peak.
How old is the typical Wendell?
The median age of a living American named Wendell is approximately 62 years, with most bearers falling between 48 and 70 years old.
Is Wendell still popular?
No. Wendell is endangered as a baby name, down 95.9% from its 1940 peak with 67 births in 2025.
Where is Wendell most common?
Wendell has its strongest geographic signal in Vermont, where it appears 8.5× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19402025
Peak year
1940
Decline from peak
95.9%
2025
67
All-time
53,763