Windell
- US rank
- #9,714
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #545 in 1940
7 babies were named Windell in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1914–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Windell you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 243,902 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Windell, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Windell would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryWindell first shows up in US birth records in 1914, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 111 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1940, when it ranked #545. Today it's #9,714, so it could be due a comeback.
About the name Windell
Windell is a boy name of English origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with W and ending in “-ell”. US birth records list Windell for boys from 1914 to 2025, in 96 of those 112 years. Its best year was 1940, when it ranked #545 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #9,714, with 7 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 15 | 67,720 boys |
| 1920s | 27 | 37,495 boys |
| 1930s | 38 | 26,171 boys |
| 1940s | 48 | 20,855 boys |
| 1950s | 27 | 37,286 boys |
| 1960s | 23 | 43,840 boys |
| 1970s | 13 | 74,184 boys |
| 1980s | 9.1 | 109,649 boys |
| 1990s | 5.1 | 195,313 boys |
| 2000s | 2.2 | 450,450 boys |
| 2010s | 0.6 | 1,562,500 boys |
| 2020s | 2.4 | 413,793 boys |
Other spellings of Windell
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Windell
What is the origin of the name Windell?
Windell has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Windell a boy or girl name?
Windell is a boy name.
How popular is the name Windell?
Windell ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1940 (#545).