Boy · #5,587 in 2026

Windle

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

Current Rank

#5,587

Peak Rank

#1,485 (1941)

Total Babies

413

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1916

First Year

1976

Last Year

1941

Peak Year

#1485

Peak Rank

413

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Windle

Windle first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1916, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1941, when 21 Windles were born — ranking #1,485 that year. As of 2026, Windle ranks #5,587 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 413 Windles 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 Windle

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

Windell
Windel
Wendell
Wendel
Wintle
Wandel
Wintel
Hindle
Dwindle
Swindle
Widdle
Winda

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Windle

What does the name Windle mean?

Windle is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1916. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Windle in 2026?

In 2026, Windle ranks #5,587 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Windle most popular?

Windle reached its peak popularity in 1941, ranking #1,485 that year with 21 babies given the name.

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

Windle has historically been most popular in Kentucky, Georgia, Alabama. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Windle.

Is Windle a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Windle?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Windle include Lynne, Raeford, Shone. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Windle

Windle is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1916 and has accumulated 413 births in the dataset. Windle's peak popularity came in 1941 when it ranked #1,485. Use the chart and map above to compare Windle'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.