Total births
604
Boys' name · since 1939
Rendell
Rendell has 604 recorded births since 1939 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1972 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 604
- total births
- 1939–2023
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
604 boys have been named Rendell since 1939, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Rendell recorded 604 times among boys since 1939, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1939 to 2023.
- 604 total births
- 1939–2023 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 27% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
604 boys have been named Rendell since 1939, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2023.
- 604
- total births
- 1939–2023
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Rendell was born in this single decade.
1972
Single peak year
29 babies were named Rendell in 1972 - its busiest year on record.
Rendell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Rendell splits its recorded history at 1976: 49% of all births land in the more recent half, 51% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1955 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1972 peak of 29 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Rendell at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
1972
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1939
Rendell popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1939–2023
- Peak year (1972)
- 29
- Annual births at peak, across 85 years of records
Rendell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Rendell's strongest decade.
163 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Rendell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 6
1930s
6 births
- 1940s 21
1940s
21 births
- 1950s
1950s
86 births
- 1960s
1960s
74 births
- 1970s
1970s
163 births
- 1980s
1980s
106 births
- 1990s
1990s
121 births
- 2000s 16
2000s
16 births
- 2010s 6
2010s
6 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 163 births (27% of all-time use).
How Rendell compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Rendell's total volume
Rendell vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Rendell by state
Where Rendell concentrates geographically, total births since 1939
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Louisiana | | 11 | 1.8% |
Louisiana share of Rendell's total US births 1.8%
11 of 604 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rendell? ▼
604 babies have been named Rendell since 1939. It was last recorded in 2023. The peak year was 1972 with 29 births.
When was Rendell most popular? ▼
Rendell was most popular in the 1970s decade with 163 total births. The single peak year was 1972.
Where is Rendell most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Rendell are Louisiana (11 births).
How long has the name Rendell been used? ▼
Records for Rendell go back to 1939, giving 85 years of history through 2023.
What names are similar to Rendell? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Rene, Reno, Renato, Renaldo, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Rendell's data
- Rendell's decade-level peak was the 1970s (163 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Louisiana records the most Rendells (11 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Louisiana names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Rendell
Nearby Names Like Rendell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rendell
Rene Boy
#989 50,940 births
Reno Boy
#3340 4,160 births
Renato Boy
#2480 3,292 births
Renaldo Boy
#6864 2,879 births
Ren Boy
#1146 2,818 births
Compare Rendell side by side: Rendell vs Rene Rendell vs Reno Rendell vs Renato
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1939–2023 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Rendell: Baby Name Since 1939 - 604 Births, Peak 1972." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rendell. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Rendell draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.