Waddell vs Wadell
Side-by-side comparison of Waddell and Wadell — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Waddell | Wadell |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 780 | 316 |
| Peak Year | 1947 | 1932 |
| Peak Year Births | 22 | 14 |
| Peak Decade | 1920ss | 1950ss |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| First Recorded Year | 1908 | 1915 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Waddell | Wadell |
|---|---|---|
| 1900ss | 5 | — |
| 1910ss | 89 | 20 |
| 1920ss | 140 | 45 |
| 1930ss | 125 | 48 |
| 1940ss | 135 | 46 |
| 1950ss | 123 | 81 |
| 1960ss | 84 | 46 |
| 1970ss | 48 | 20 |
| 1980ss | 26 | 5 |
| 1990ss | 5 | 5 |
Data Sources
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications — National Data, ssa.gov/oact/babynames.
Source: SSA Annual Name Rankings, 1908–1990.