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 |
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LA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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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 |