Boy · #3,642 in 2026

Wencel

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

Current Rank

#3,642

Peak Rank

#3,728 (1918)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1914

First Year

1933

Last Year

1918

Peak Year

#3728

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Wencel

Wencel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1914, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1918, when 6 Wencels were born — ranking #3,728 that year. As of 2026, Wencel ranks #3,642 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 16 Wencels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s 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 Wencel

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

Wensel
Wenzel
Hensel
Wessel
Wesel
Pencil
Tensile
Pensil
Pencel
Pensile
Vensel
Pensel

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Wencel

What does the name Wencel mean?

Wencel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1914. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Wencel in 2026?

In 2026, Wencel ranks #3,642 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Wencel most popular?

Wencel reached its peak popularity in 1918, ranking #3,728 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Wencel a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Wencel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Wencel include Knowlton, Zeddie, Adele. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Wencel

Wencel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1914 and has accumulated 16 births in the dataset. Wencel's peak popularity came in 1918 when it ranked #3,728. Use the chart and map above to compare Wencel'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.