Unisex · #5,525 in 2026

Wandell

Current Rank
#5,525
Peak Rank
#3,175 (1923)
Total Babies
82
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #4,411 (5 total)
👦 Boy peak #3,175 (82 total)
👦As Boy Name
1923
First Year
1980
Last Year
1923
Peak Year
#3175
Peak Rank
82
Total Count
14
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1932
First Year
1932
Last Year
1932
Peak Year
#4411
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Wandell

As a girl name

Wandell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1932, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1932, when 5 Wandells were born — ranking #4,411 that year. As of 2026, Wandell ranks #4,411 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Wandells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Wandell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1923, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1923, when 8 Wandells were born — ranking #3,175 that year. As of 2026, Wandell ranks #5,525 for boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 82 Wandells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Wandell

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Wandell

What does the name Wandell mean?
Wandell is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1923. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Wandell in 2026?
In 2026, Wandell ranks #5,525 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Wandell most popular?
Wandell reached its peak popularity in 1923, ranking #3,175 that year with 8 babies given the name.
Is Wandell a unisex name?
Yes — Wandell is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 6% of Wandells assigned female and 94% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Wandell?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Wandell include Rolley, Tip, Edo. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Wandell

Wandell is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1923 and has accumulated 82 births in the dataset. Wandell's peak popularity came in 1923 when it ranked #3,175. Use the chart and map above to compare Wandell'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.