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Wendel

Wendel is a boy name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Wendel?

Recorded births named Wendel by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	2,147 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Wendel's popularity over time

Babies named Wendel per year — United States (1911–2025). United States peaked in 1940 (45/yr).

When was Wendel popular?

Wendel reached its peak in 1940, when it was the #1984 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1940s name.

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