Windell Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationWIN-dell / ˈwɪn.dəlEnglish; German
Meaning
English: wanderer; German: from the wind
Historical & Cultural Background
Windell is a name that has roots in both English and German cultures. In English, it is often associated with a sense of movement or travel. The German interpretation connects it to nature, specifically the wind. The name has seen varying levels of popularity over the years, though it remains relatively uncommon.
Trend Summary
Windell has not been widely popular in the United States and remains a rare name.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Windell was first seen in the United States in 1914. Windell has ranked as high as #773 nationally, which occurred in 1941, and has been most popular in Texas, Alabama, Kentucky, Georgia, and South Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Windell has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Windell (1989)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1914 | 11 |
| 1915 | 12 |
| 1916 | 8 |
| 1917 | 8 |
| 1918 | 19 |
| 1919 | 21 |
| 1920 | 25 |
| 1921 | 25 |
| 1922 | 23 |
| 1923 | 32 |
| 1924 | 32 |
| 1925 | 35 |
| 1926 | 39 |
| 1927 | 32 |
| 1928 | 19 |
| 1929 | 32 |
| 1930 | 32 |
| 1931 | 33 |
| 1932 | 37 |
| 1933 | 41 |
| 1934 | 39 |
| 1935 | 24 |
| 1936 | 51 |
| 1937 | 49 |
| 1938 | 45 |
| 1939 | 53 |
| 1940 | 116 |
| 1941 | 117 |
| 1942 | 72 |
| 1943 | 72 |
| 1944 | 46 |
| 1945 | 39 |
| 1946 | 50 |
| 1947 | 46 |
| 1948 | 55 |
| 1949 | 56 |
| 1950 | 53 |
| 1951 | 53 |
| 1952 | 57 |
| 1953 | 56 |
| 1954 | 55 |
| 1955 | 45 |
| 1956 | 54 |
| 1957 | 62 |
| 1958 | 56 |
| 1959 | 50 |
| 1960 | 63 |
| 1961 | 66 |
| 1962 | 47 |
| 1963 | 51 |
| 1964 | 49 |
| 1965 | 43 |
| 1966 | 38 |
| 1967 | 30 |
| 1968 | 31 |
| 1969 | 28 |
| 1970 | 28 |
| 1971 | 30 |
| 1972 | 31 |
| 1973 | 16 |
| 1974 | 20 |
| 1975 | 25 |
| 1976 | 26 |
| 1977 | 16 |
| 1978 | 14 |
| 1979 | 17 |
| 1980 | 30 |
| 1981 | 18 |
| 1982 | 26 |
| 1983 | 14 |
| 1984 | 11 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1987 | 14 |
| 1988 | 16 |
| 1989 | 20 |
| 1990 | 20 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1992 | 18 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2004 | 12 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 6 |