Holding steady.
Popularity of Wendle since 1921
Babies named Wendle per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1952, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Wendle's real moment was 1940.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 31 |
| 1930s | 17 |
| 1940s | 32 |
| 1950s | 39 |
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Wendle is a rare given name that never achieved widespread popularity in the United States. The earliest recorded instance dates to 1921, and its peak year of usage was 1940, after which its frequency steadily declined. The trajectory has been stable at extremely low numbers in recent decades. Though its exact meaning is uncertain, Wendle is most often considered a variant of Wendell, an English surname with possible Germanic roots meaning 'wanderer'. In its peak decade of the 1940s, Wendle was used sparingly, never appearing on the national ranking list. Parents choosing Wendle today would be selecting an unusual, vintage-style name with a soft sound and historical roots.
Wendle is likely a variant of the name Wendell, which originated as an English surname. Wendell may be a variant of Wendel, a Germanic name meaning 'wanderer' or derived from the Slavic tribe 'Wends'. Alternatively, it could be from the place name Wendover in Buckinghamshire. Wendle saw occasional use as a given name in the early 20th century, particularly in the United States, but never reached high popularity.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Wen, Dell
Sibling names for Wendle
Names that share Wendle's style, for a brother or sister.
