Wardell
Wardell is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Watchman's hill, or hill where a guard is kept.
Origin and history
Wardell is a surname-derived given name of Old English origin, traditionally referring to a watchman's hill or a place where watch was kept. Historically used as a masculine first name in the United States, it reached its peak popularity in the early-to-mid 20th century. Today it is a rare and classic choice.
Popularity in the United States
4,290 babies in the United States have been named Wardell since 1880. It ranks #1901 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1922.
States where it is most popular
- MS (30.9 %)
- LA (14.3 %)
- SC (10.9 %)
- IL (10.6 %)
- TX (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 7 |
| 1900-1910 | 51 |
| 1910-1920 | 297 |
| 1920-1930 | 549 |
| 1930-1940 | 545 |
| 1940-1950 | 676 |
| 1950-1960 | 779 |
| 1960-1970 | 496 |
| 1970-1980 | 355 |
| 1980-1990 | 258 |
| 1990-2000 | 135 |
| 2000-2010 | 89 |
| 2010-2019 | 48 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Famous people named Wardell
- Wardell Curry: Basketball Player
- Wardell Gray: Musician, Saxophonist
- Wardell Quezergue: Arranger, Producer
Nicknames
Ward, Dell
Fun facts
- Wardell originated as an English locational surname derived from words meaning 'watch hill'.
- Four-time NBA champion Stephen Curry was named Wardell Stephen Curry II after his father, former NBA player Wardell 'Dell' Curry.