Boy · #12,230 in 2026

Rendell

Name: Popularity of the name Rendell in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Rendell, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Randall is a masculine given name in English, Irish and German. Its modern use as a given name originates from the transferred use of the English–language surname Randall, which in turn is derived from Randolph.

Current Rank

#12,230

Peak Rank

#1,602 (1972)

Total Babies

604

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1939

First Year

2023

Last Year

1972

Peak Year

#1602

Peak Rank

604

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Rendell

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

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The Story of Rendell

Rendell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1939, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1972, when 29 Rendells were born — ranking #1,602 that year. As of 2026, Rendell ranks #12,230 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 604 Rendells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Rendell

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

Rendall
Rendle
Arendal
Rundle
Rindle
Rundell
Rundel
Rental
Randall
Randle
Randal
Randel

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rendell

What does the name Rendell mean?

How popular is Rendell in 2026?

In 2026, Rendell ranks #12,230 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Rendell most popular?

Rendell reached its peak popularity in 1972, ranking #1,602 that year with 29 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Rendell most popular?

Rendell has historically been most popular in Louisiana. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Rendell.

Is Rendell a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Rendell is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Rendell?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rendell include Burney, Algernon, Deloy. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Rendell

Rendell is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1939 and has accumulated 604 births in the dataset. Rendell's peak popularity came in 1972 when it ranked #1,602. Use the chart and map above to compare Rendell'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.