Newell
Newell is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
New hall or new dwelling.
Origin and history
Newell is an English surname-derived given name originating from place names meaning 'new hall' or 'new house'. Historically used in the 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States, it has since become very rare for newborns. Today it carries a classic, vintage, and traditional surname-as-a-first-name feel.
Popularity in the United States
3,240 babies in the United States have been named Newell since 1880. It ranks #2258 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- UT (16.7 %)
- TX (16.5 %)
- TN (14.2 %)
- NY (11.1 %)
- NC (5.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 62 |
| 1890-1900 | 68 |
| 1900-1910 | 95 |
| 1910-1920 | 608 |
| 1920-1930 | 704 |
| 1930-1940 | 513 |
| 1940-1950 | 460 |
| 1950-1960 | 311 |
| 1960-1970 | 163 |
| 1970-1980 | 112 |
| 1980-1990 | 54 |
| 1990-2000 | 51 |
| 2000-2010 | 15 |
| 2010-2019 | 24 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Newell
- Newell Dwight Hillis: Minister, Author
Fun facts
- The name originally indicated someone who lived near or worked at a newly constructed hall or residence.
- Newell was most common in the late 19th and early 20th centuries before steadily declining in usage.