boy's name
Wadell
wuh-DEL (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 316
Wadell is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1995 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1932, when 14 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1915.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Wadell Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 20 |
| 1920s | 45 |
| 1930s | 48 |
| 1940s | 46 |
| 1950s | 81 |
| 1960s | 46 |
| 1970s | 20 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 5 |
How Popular Is Wadell?
In 1995, Wadell was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Wadell
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Wadell Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Wadell over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Wadell
- English wuh-DEL
Sibling Names for Wadell
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Wadell — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Wadell
How popular is the name Wadell?
In 1995, Wadell was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Wadell a girl's or a boy's name?
Wadell is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Wadell?
Wadell has 2 syllables.
When was Wadell most popular?
Wadell peaked in 1932, when 14 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.