Wardell Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Wardell has its origins in Old English, combining elements that mean 'guardian' and 'hill', reflecting a protective nature. Over time, it evolved through various historical forms, maintaining its core meaning. It is not biblically referenced, and it gained popularity in the 20th century. The name is often seen as strong and unique, with variants like Ward and Warden. Notable individuals include professional basketball players known for their leadership qualities.
The name Wardell is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Silent Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Wardell has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Wardell' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 991st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 834th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 871st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1424th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2836th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7586th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 14599th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6846th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6926th out of 9204 names. Discover how the name 'Wardell' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Wardell"
Pronunciation
/ˈwɔːrdɛl/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Wardell derives from the Old English elements 'weard', meaning 'guard' or 'warden', and 'hyll', meaning 'hill', suggesting a meaning of 'guardian of the hill'.
Meaning
guardian of the hill
Language Evolution
Weardhyl, Wardhyll, Wardell
Historical Usage
Wardell gained popularity in the United States during the 20th century as both a first name and surname.
Variants & Derivatives
Ward, Wardle, Warden
Modern Popularity & Image
Wardell is viewed as a unique and strong name, often associated with qualities of leadership and protection.
Famous People
Wardell Curry, Wardell Stephen Curry II
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Wardell"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Wardell"
"Wardell" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 991st of 7545 | 772 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 834th of 6773 | 1,047 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 871st of 7552 | 1,362 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1424th of 10718 | 588 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2836th of 16616 | 337 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 7586th of 24088 | 141 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 14599th of 23106 | 30 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 6846th of 9107 | 18 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 6926th of 9204 | 18 |
Regional Popularity of "Wardell" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
83.05% 1176th/1416 |
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32.25% 763rd/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
55.69% 861st/1546 |
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26.31% 619th/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
33.81% 753rd/2227 |
46.38% 1127th/2430 |
25.34% 723rd/2853 |
52.76% 1464th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
38.44% 1129th/2937 |
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37.04% 1303rd/3518 |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
60.14% 2216th/3685 |
67.73% 3031st/4475 |
50.17% 2606th/5194 |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Wardell" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Wardell"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Wardell" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.