Wadell vs Waddell
Side-by-side comparison of Wadell and Waddell — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Wadell | Waddell |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 316 | 780 |
| Peak Year | 1932 | 1947 |
| Peak Year Births | 14 | 22 |
| Peak Decade | 1950ss | 1920ss |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| First Recorded Year | 1915 | 1908 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Wadell | Waddell |
|---|---|---|
| 1900ss | — | 5 |
| 1910ss | 20 | 89 |
| 1920ss | 45 | 140 |
| 1930ss | 48 | 125 |
| 1940ss | 46 | 135 |
| 1950ss | 81 | 123 |
| 1960ss | 46 | 84 |
| 1970ss | 20 | 48 |
| 1980ss | 5 | 26 |
| 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, 1915–1995.