Boy · #12,015 in 2026

Wardell

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

Current Rank

#12,015

Peak Rank

#736 (1950)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1918

First Year

1944

Last Year

1918

Peak Year

#3512

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Wardell

Wardell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1896, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1950, when 87 Wardells were born — ranking #736 that year. As of 2026, Wardell ranks #12,015 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 4K Wardells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1890s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Wardell

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

Wardle
Wardwell
Warding
Waddell
Wordle
Warda
Warhol
Hardel
Nordell
Wardair
Waddle
Cordell

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Wardell

What does the name Wardell mean?

Wardell is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1896. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Wardell in 2026?

In 2026, Wardell ranks #12,015 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Wardell most popular?

Wardell reached its peak popularity in 1950, ranking #736 that year with 87 babies given the name.

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

Wardell has historically been most popular in Mississippi, Arkansas, South Carolina. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Wardell.

Is Wardell a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Wardell?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Wardell include Vernie, Melton, Delphin. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Wardell

Wardell is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1896 and has accumulated 4K births in the dataset. Wardell's peak popularity came in 1950 when it ranked #736. Use the chart and map above to compare Wardell'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.