Rendell Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationREN-dell / ˈrɛndəlEnglish; Old French
Meaning
English: 'ruler's valley'; Old French: 'from the valley'
Historical & Cultural Background
Rendell is derived from the Old French surname 'Rendelle', which was used to denote someone from a specific geographical area. The name has roots in English history, often associated with nobility and land ownership. It has been used as both a surname and a given name, reflecting the trend of adopting surnames as first names in English-speaking cultures.
Trend Summary
Rendell has seen limited use as a given name in the United States, with occasional spikes in popularity.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Rendell was first seen in the United States in 1939. Rendell has ranked as high as #1062 nationally, which occurred in 1972, and has been most popular in Louisiana. In the past 5 years the name Rendell has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Rendell (1992)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| LA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1939 | 6 |
| 1941 | 6 |
| 1948 | 7 |
| 1949 | 8 |
| 1950 | 17 |
| 1951 | 15 |
| 1952 | 14 |
| 1953 | 6 |
| 1954 | 7 |
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1956 | 7 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1959 | 9 |
| 1960 | 7 |
| 1961 | 6 |
| 1962 | 10 |
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1967 | 7 |
| 1968 | 14 |
| 1969 | 19 |
| 1970 | 22 |
| 1971 | 22 |
| 1972 | 29 |
| 1973 | 23 |
| 1974 | 14 |
| 1975 | 14 |
| 1976 | 11 |
| 1977 | 10 |
| 1978 | 12 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1980 | 15 |
| 1981 | 10 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1987 | 18 |
| 1988 | 18 |
| 1989 | 14 |
| 1990 | 18 |
| 1991 | 16 |
| 1992 | 20 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 14 |
| 1995 | 15 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2023 | 5 |