How Many People Are Named Windle?
Complete statistics for the name Windle: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Windle is a very rare name, with only 133 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 2,476,643 Americans. The vast majority of these folks are over 60, which gives the name a decidedly older-generation vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, the life-path number 4 symbolizes stability and practicality.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 86All 413 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: 1941Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Windle Through the Generations
Windle has been a name that's seen its fair share of peaks and valleys over the decades. It reached its peak popularity in 1941 with 21 births, but since then, it's remained relatively stable, with no significant spikes or dips in usage. Today, the average age of someone named Windle is 86, and the age distribution shows a heavy skew towards the older generation, with 93% of those named Windle being over 60 years old. This makes Windle a name that's deeply rooted in the past, yet still holding its ground in the present.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Windle's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Windle
How Many People Have the Name Windle?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,882 people in the United States currently share the name Windle. That works out to roughly 1 in every 115,007 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Windle a Common or Rare Name?
Windle is classified as Very 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 Windle Mean?
Windle means "creative variant of Wind" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Windle in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Windle Most Popular?
The name Windle reached peak popularity in 1941, with 21 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 Windle?
Approximately 2,882 people named Windle live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,882. That works out to roughly 1 in 115,007 Americans.
Is Windle a rare name?
Windle is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 115,007 Americans has this name.
What does the name Windle mean?
Windle means "creative variant of Wind" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Windle more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Windle are male and 0% are female.
When was Windle most popular?
Windle peaked in 1941 with 21 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.