Is Waddell a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Waddell is commonly used as a Boy name.

Waddell Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationWAD-el / /ˈwæd.əl/

Scottish; English

Meaning

Scottish: from the Welsh place name; English: dweller by the water

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Waddell is of Scottish origin, derived from a place name in Wales. It is often associated with the historical regions of Scotland where surnames were derived from geographical features. The name has been used as both a surname and a given name. Its usage as a first name has become more common in recent years.

Trend Summary

The name Waddell has seen limited popularity in the United States, remaining relatively uncommon.

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Famous people named Waddell

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Fictional characters named Waddell

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Sibling Suggestions

Wade Walter Wayne Warren

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Waddell was first seen in the United States in 1908. Waddell has ranked as high as #994 nationally, which occurred in 1947, and has been most popular in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Mississippi. In the past 5 years the name Waddell has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Waddell (1956)

Year:

State	Births	Share
NC	6	100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1908	5
1910	7
1911	8
1912	6
1913	5
1914	5
1915	7
1916	7
1917	13
1918	14
1919	17
1920	14
1921	11
1922	17
1923	14
1924	20
1925	16
1926	11
1927	17
1928	11
1929	9
1930	11
1931	11
1932	11
1933	18
1934	15
1935	10
1936	14
1937	14
1938	14
1939	7
1940	8
1941	9
1942	12
1943	9
1944	12
1945	15
1946	14
1947	22
1948	19
1949	15
1950	14
1951	16
1952	10
1953	9
1954	13
1955	11
1956	15
1957	8
1958	13
1959	14
1960	12
1961	11
1962	9
1963	12
1964	8
1965	5
1966	6
1968	5
1969	16
1970	7
1971	7
1975	7
1976	8
1977	6
1978	7
1979	6
1980	5
1982	7
1983	5
1985	9
1990	5