Wardell Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationWAR-dell / ˈwɔːrdɛlEnglish; French
Meaning
English: watchman; French: from the ward
Historical & Cultural Background
Wardell is derived from the Old English word 'weard', meaning 'guard' or 'watchman'. The name has been used in various forms throughout history, often associated with protective roles. It may also have French origins, indicating a connection to a ward or enclosure. The name has been relatively uncommon, but it has seen some usage in English-speaking countries.
Trend Summary
Wardell has remained a relatively rare name in the United States.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Wardell was first seen in the United States in 1896. Wardell has ranked as high as #921 nationally, which occurred in 1950, and has been most popular in Mississippi, Louisiana, South Carolina, Illinois, and Arkansas. In the past 5 years the name Wardell has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Wardell (1988)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| IL | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1896 | 7 |
| 1900 | 6 |
| 1902 | 9 |
| 1904 | 9 |
| 1907 | 5 |
| 1908 | 7 |
| 1909 | 15 |
| 1910 | 11 |
| 1911 | 11 |
| 1912 | 20 |
| 1913 | 22 |
| 1914 | 18 |
| 1915 | 33 |
| 1916 | 40 |
| 1917 | 40 |
| 1918 | 51 |
| 1919 | 51 |
| 1920 | 50 |
| 1921 | 52 |
| 1922 | 53 |
| 1923 | 48 |
| 1924 | 56 |
| 1925 | 55 |
| 1926 | 54 |
| 1927 | 62 |
| 1928 | 59 |
| 1929 | 60 |
| 1930 | 44 |
| 1931 | 43 |
| 1932 | 64 |
| 1933 | 60 |
| 1934 | 70 |
| 1935 | 71 |
| 1936 | 49 |
| 1937 | 52 |
| 1938 | 41 |
| 1939 | 51 |
| 1940 | 61 |
| 1941 | 64 |
| 1942 | 66 |
| 1943 | 65 |
| 1944 | 61 |
| 1945 | 66 |
| 1946 | 63 |
| 1947 | 66 |
| 1948 | 80 |
| 1949 | 84 |
| 1950 | 87 |
| 1951 | 75 |
| 1952 | 84 |
| 1953 | 68 |
| 1954 | 71 |
| 1955 | 82 |
| 1956 | 86 |
| 1957 | 67 |
| 1958 | 80 |
| 1959 | 79 |
| 1960 | 71 |
| 1961 | 57 |
| 1962 | 64 |
| 1963 | 50 |
| 1964 | 48 |
| 1965 | 47 |
| 1966 | 42 |
| 1967 | 34 |
| 1968 | 46 |
| 1969 | 37 |
| 1970 | 36 |
| 1971 | 38 |
| 1972 | 47 |
| 1973 | 35 |
| 1974 | 39 |
| 1975 | 38 |
| 1976 | 36 |
| 1977 | 28 |
| 1978 | 30 |
| 1979 | 28 |
| 1980 | 27 |
| 1981 | 22 |
| 1982 | 28 |
| 1983 | 28 |
| 1984 | 16 |
| 1985 | 23 |
| 1986 | 41 |
| 1987 | 21 |
| 1988 | 30 |
| 1989 | 22 |
| 1990 | 23 |
| 1991 | 14 |
| 1992 | 19 |
| 1993 | 13 |
| 1994 | 16 |
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 14 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 12 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 14 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 5 |