Waddell
Waddell is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
From the valley near the hill; habitational surname.
Origin and history
Waddell is a masculine name of Old English origin, derived from a surname denoting a location such as Waddow or a similar geographical feature associated with a valley or hill. Historically used as a given name in the United States, it has grown exceptionally rare in modern times, with no recorded newborn uses in recent SSA data.
Popularity in the United States
780 babies in the United States have been named Waddell since 1880. It ranks #3896 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NC (78.6 %)
- SC (10.2 %)
- TN (6.1 %)
- MS (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 89 |
| 1920-1930 | 140 |
| 1930-1940 | 125 |
| 1940-1950 | 135 |
| 1950-1960 | 123 |
| 1960-1970 | 84 |
| 1970-1980 | 48 |
| 1980-1990 | 26 |
| 1990-2000 | 5 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Waddell
- Waddell Catchings: Financier, Author
Fun facts
- Waddell was originally an English and Scottish surname derived from place names before being adopted as a given name.
- Although it has been recorded as a given name since the late 19th century in the U.S., it has fallen out of contemporary usage.