How Many People Are Named Wendel?
Complete statistics for the name Wendel: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Wendel, a very rare male name, is held by just 1,161 people in the US, making up 1 in 284,144 Americans. The majority of those named Wendel are over 60, giving the name a distinctly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion, completion, and humanitarianism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 72All 2,142 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1940Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Wendel Through the Generations
Wendel has been a steady presence in American naming trends since its peak in 1940 when 45 babies were given this name. Today, the name is predominantly carried by individuals aged 72 on average, with 70% of people named Wendel being over 60 years old. This distribution suggests a strong connection to earlier generations, where the name was more commonly used.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Wendel
Wendel is a given name. Notable people with the name include:Wendel Clark, Canadian ice hockey player Wendel Meldrum (1954–2021), Canadian actress Wendel, full name Wendel Santana Pereira Santos, Brazilian football defensive midfielder and wingback Wendel, full name Wendel Geraldo Maurício e Silva, Brazilian football midfielder Wendel, full name Wendel Raul Gonçalves Gomes, Brazilian football defensive midfielder Wendel, full name Wendel Alex dos Santos, Brazilian football attacking midfielder Wendel, full name Marcus Wendel Valle da Silva, Brazilian football midfielder Wendel, full name Wende…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Wendel's German roots
📄 About the Name Wendel
How Many People Have the Name Wendel?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,264 people in the United States currently share the name Wendel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 62,965 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Wendel a Common or Rare Name?
Wendel is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Wendel Mean?
Wendel means "Germanic origin, meaning 'guardian'" and comes from German origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Wendel in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Wendel Most Popular?
The name Wendel reached peak popularity in 1940, with 45 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Wendel?
Approximately 5,264 people named Wendel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 5,264. That works out to roughly 1 in 62,965 Americans.
Is Wendel a rare name?
Wendel is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 62,965 Americans has this name.
What does the name Wendel mean?
Wendel means "Germanic origin, meaning 'guardian'" and comes from German origins.
Is Wendel more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Wendel are male and 0% are female.
When was Wendel most popular?
Wendel peaked in 1940 with 45 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.