Wardell

Boy name

Wardell has been given to 4,326 babies in the U.S. since 1896. It peaked in 1950.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

4,326

Peak year

1950 (87 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1896

10-year trend

▼ -100%

Gender split

1% girls / 99% boys

Names one letter away from Wardell — alternate spellings parents actually use.

5,070 babies since 1889

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Wardell.

4,246 babies since 1882

4,476 babies since 1929

4,129 babies since 1924

4,529 babies since 1882

4,537 babies since 1881

4,062 babies since 1892

4,719 babies since 1916

4,818 babies since 1881

How popular is the name Wardell?

Wardell has been given to 4,326 babies in the U.S. since 1896. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Wardell peak?

Wardell peaked in 1950, when 87 babies were given the name.

Is Wardell a girl or boy name?

Wardell is primarily a boy name (99% of babies named Wardell are boys).

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