boy's name
Wendal
WEN-dul (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 194
Wendal is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1987 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 1955, when 11 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1918.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Wendal Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1980s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 11 |
| 1920s | 31 |
| 1930s | 41 |
| 1940s | 14 |
| 1950s | 36 |
| 1960s | 51 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 5 |
How Popular Is Wendal?
In 1987, Wendal 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 Wendal
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Wendal Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Wendal over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Wendal
- English WEN-dul
Sibling Names for Wendal
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Wendal — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Wendal
How popular is the name Wendal?
In 1987, Wendal 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 Wendal a girl's or a boy's name?
Wendal is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Wendal?
Wendal has 2 syllables.
When was Wendal most popular?
Wendal peaked in 1955, when 11 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.