Girl · #9,109 in 2026

Idell

Kingwood Township is a township in Hunterdon County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, located on the Hunterdon Plateau. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 3,802, a decrease of 43 (−1.1%) from the 2010 census count of 3,845, which in turn reflected an increase of 63 (+1.7%) from the 3,782 counted in the 2000 census.

Current Rank
#9,109
Peak Rank
#657 (1921)
Total Babies
3K
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1880
First Year
1981
Last Year
1921
Peak Year
#657
Peak Rank
3K
Total Count
87
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Idell

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Kingwood Township is a township in Hunterdon County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, located on the Hunterdon Plateau. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 3,802, a decrease of 43 (−1.1%) from the 2010 census count of 3,845, which in turn reflected an increase of 63 (+1.7%) from the 3,782 counted in the 2000 census.

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Origin & history
Community of Kingwood located near the center of the township Kingwood Township is one of the westernmost townships of Hunterdon County. Kingwood was originally established around 1746 when it was created from Bethlehem Township , though the exact details are uncertain. Kingwood was incorporated by Act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 21, 1798, as one of New Jersey's initial group of 104 townships. Portions of the township were taken to form Franklin Township on April 7, 1845. Frenchtown borough acquired portions of the township in 1876. Kingwood Township was the home of Daniel Bray ,

The Story of Idell

Idell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1880, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1921, when 125 Idells were born — ranking #657 that year. As of 2026, Idell ranks #9,109 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 3K Idells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

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Notable people named Idell

A small selection from Wikipedia. Tap "Read more" below to see the full list on Wikipedia.

  • George Opdyke (1805–1880), Mayor of New York City
  • Billy Pauch Jr. (born 1987), professional stock car racing driver
  • John Runk (1791–1872), represented New Jersey's 3rd congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1845 to 1847

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Where is Idell most common?

Predicted country distribution based on naming patterns globally.

  • United States
    74%
  • China
    7%
  • UY
    6%
  • Norway
    6%
  • CR
    6%

Source: Nationalize.io . Probabilities are global naming-pattern estimates, not strict counts.

Names that sound like Idell

Phonetically similar names — useful when Idell is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Idell

What does the name Idell mean?
Kingwood Township is a township in Hunterdon County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, located on the Hunterdon Plateau. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 3,802, a decrease of 43 (−1.1%) from the 2010 census count of 3,845, which in turn reflected an increase of 63 (+1.7%) from the 3,782 counted in the 2000 census.
How popular is Idell in 2026?
In 2026, Idell ranks #9,109 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Idell most popular?
Idell reached its peak popularity in 1921, ranking #657 that year with 125 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Idell most popular?
Idell has historically been most popular in Florida, South Carolina, Alabama. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Idell.
Is Idell a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Idell is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Idell?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Idell include Joey, Leo, Bina. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Idell

Idell is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1880 and has accumulated 3K births in the dataset. Idell's peak popularity came in 1921 when it ranked #657. Use the chart and map above to compare Idell's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.