Windell
Every Windell since 1914 — 3,027 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Windell
Windell is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,623 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1914, 3,027 American babies have been named Windell. Its peak came in 1940, when 121 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1940s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Windell stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Windell year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 7 | #10,623 |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | 6 | #12,171 |
| 2022 | — | — | 5 | #14,229 |
| 2021 | — | — | 7 | #10,737 |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | 6 | #12,072 |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | 6 | #12,147 |
| 2009 | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — | 6 | #12,482 |
| 2007 | — | — | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — | 12 | #6,502 |
| 2003 | — | — | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — | 6 | #10,621 |
| 2001 | — | — | 9 | #7,505 |
| 2000 | — | — | 11 | #6,299 |
| 1995 | — | — | 8 | #6,970 |
| 1990 | — | — | 20 | #3,163 |
| 1985 | — | — | 10 | #4,324 |
| 1980 | — | — | 30 | #1,908 |
| 1975 | — | — | 25 | #1,946 |
| 1970 | — | — | 27 | #1,698 |
| 1965 | — | — | 43 | #1,162 |
| 1960 | — | — | 63 | #963 |
| 1955 | 5 | #6,719 | 45 | #1,112 |
| 1950 | — | — | 53 | #959 |
| 1945 | — | — | 39 | #1,036 |
| 1940 | 5 | #5,013 | 116 | #549 |
| 1935 | — | — | 24 | #1,421 |
| 1930 | — | — | 32 | #1,280 |
| 1925 | — | — | 35 | #1,223 |
| 1920 | — | — | 25 | #1,542 |
| 1915 | — | — | 12 | #2,305 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Windell
- Windell Middlebrooks Actor · 1979–2015
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Windell in 2025?
Windell ranked #10,623 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Windell?
3,027 babies have been named Windell in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Windell most popular?
Windell peaked in 1940, when 121 newborns received the name.
Is Windell a boy or girl name?
Windell is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Windell rising or falling?
Windell is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Windell?
Well-known people named Windell include Windell Middlebrooks (actor).