How old is someone named Wendell?
The average Wendell is 59 years old.
Half of all living Wendells are between 50 and 72.
When was Wendell popular?
Wendell was at its most popular in the early 1940s. Parents have been moving away from it for decades, and 67 babies were named Wendell in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 366 | 0 |
| 1910s | 3,440 | 0 |
| 1920s | 6,289 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 6,266 | 760 |
| 1940s | 8,498 | 3,400 |
| 1950s | 10,038 | 6,700 |
| 1960s | 9,109 | 7,300 |
| 1970s | 3,740 | 3,300 |
| 1980s | 2,635 | 2,500 |
| 1990s | 1,555 | 1,500 |
| 2000s | 904 | 890 |
| 2010s | 736 | 730 |
| 2020s | 489 | 490 |
How many Wendells are still alive?
About 28,000 Wendells are alive in the US today. That's 51% of the roughly 54,000 babies named Wendell since 1880.
Roughly half of all Wendells ever born are still living.
What generation is the name Wendell?
About half of living Wendells are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
Is Wendell an old name?
Yes. Wendell is older than 88 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Wendell will be 59 in 2056, about the same as today.
Is Wendell a boy or girl name?
Mostly boys: 98.7% of living Wendells are men.
Names the same age as Wendell
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Wendell's name twin is Jackie. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Jackie's age curve is the closest match to Wendell's: 93% alike.
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Questions about the name Wendell
How old is the average Wendell?
The average Wendell in the US is 59 years old. The median is 63, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Wendell?
About 28,000 Wendells are alive in the US today, out of roughly 54,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Wendell most popular?
In 1940, when about 1,700 baby boys were named Wendell.
Is Wendell a Boomer name?
Partly. Baby Boomers are the largest group, about 45% of living Wendells, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this