Unisex · #6,723 in 2026

Udell

Current Rank
#6,723
Peak Rank
#1,693 (1917)
Total Babies
489
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #2,658 (134 total)
👦 Boy peak #1,693 (489 total)
👦As Boy Name
1912
First Year
1986
Last Year
1917
Peak Year
#1693
Peak Rank
489
Total Count
51
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1913
First Year
1945
Last Year
1916
Peak Year
#2658
Peak Rank
134
Total Count
18
Years Active

The Story of Udell

As a girl name

Udell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1913, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1916, when 11 Udells were born — ranking #2,658 that year. As of 2026, Udell ranks #4,025 for girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 134 Udells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Udell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1912, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1917, when 19 Udells were born — ranking #1,693 that year. As of 2026, Udell ranks #6,723 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 489 Udells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Udell

Phonetically similar names — useful when Udell 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 Udell

What does the name Udell mean?
Udell is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1912. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Udell in 2026?
In 2026, Udell ranks #6,723 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Udell most popular?
Udell reached its peak popularity in 1917, ranking #1,693 that year with 19 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Udell most popular?
Udell has historically been most popular in Utah, Oklahoma, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Udell.
Is Udell a unisex name?
Yes — Udell is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 22% of Udells assigned female and 78% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Udell?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Udell include Delmon, Gaspar, Velton. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Udell

Udell is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1912 and has accumulated 489 births in the dataset. Udell's peak popularity came in 1917 when it ranked #1,693. Use the chart and map above to compare Udell'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.