Vondell
A Germanic name originating as a combination of "wun" meaning "to live" and "dell" meaning "valley".
Name Census estimates that about 271 living Americans carry the first name Vondell. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 57.8% of registrations being female. The average person named Vondell today is around 54 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Vondell births was 1929 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Vondell. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Vondell was once a predominantly female name but has become increasingly popular for boys in recent decades.
People living today
271
~ 1 in 1,264,776 Americans
Peak year
1929
18 babies that year
Average age
54
years old
2011 SSA rank
#9,635
Tracked since 1916
Gender
Gender distribution for Vondell
Vondell is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 483 total registrations, 204 (42.2%) were male and 279 (57.8%) were female.
Vondell as a male name
- Ranked #12,204 in 2011
- 6 male births in 2011
- Peak: 1973 (12 births)
Vondell as a female name
- Ranked #9,635 in 1972
- 5 female births in 1972
- Peak: 1929 (18 births)
Popularity
Vondell: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Vondell from the 1910s through to the 2010s, spanning 11 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1930s, with 82 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1930s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Vondell by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Vondell during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Vondells live
Origin
Meaning and history of Vondell
The name Vondell is a unique and intriguing moniker with a rich history and diverse origins. Its roots can be traced back to the ancient Germanic languages, where it was derived from the combination of two words: "von" meaning "from" and "dell" signifying a small valley or depression in the landscape. This linguistic blending suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals who hailed from or resided in such geographical features.
During the Middle Ages, variations of the name Vondell surfaced across various regions of Europe, particularly in areas with strong Germanic cultural influences. Historical records from this era reveal several notable figures bearing this name, such as Vondell von Stein, a renowned German scholar and philosopher who lived from 1412 to 1489, and Vondell Eriksson, a Swedish explorer and navigator who embarked on daring voyages across the North Atlantic in the 15th century.
As the name spread and evolved over time, it took on different spellings and pronunciations in various languages and cultures. In the 16th century, the variant "Vondel" emerged in the Netherlands, where it was borne by the esteemed Dutch poet and playwright Joost van den Vondel (1587-1679), whose works were instrumental in shaping the Dutch Golden Age of literature.
Further afield, the name Vondell found its way to the British Isles, where it was embraced by notable figures such as Vondell Stratford (1624-1692), an English architect renowned for his innovative designs, and Vondell Macgregor (1745-1823), a Scottish military commander who played a pivotal role in the Jacobite Risings.
In the 19th century, the name Vondell gained prominence in North America, with several individuals leaving their mark on history. One such figure was Vondell Whitmore (1813-1887), a prominent American abolitionist and women's rights advocate who worked tirelessly to end slavery and promote equal rights for all.
Throughout its long and storied history, the name Vondell has been carried by a diverse array of individuals, each contributing to the rich tapestry of human experience. From scholars and artists to explorers and activists, the name has resonated across cultures and generations, embodying a spirit of resilience, creativity, and determination.
People
Vondell + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Vondell as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with V
Other first names starting with V with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Vondell: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Vondell?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 271 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Vondell going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,264,776 US residents.
Is Vondell a common name?
We classify Vondell as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 483 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Vondell most popular?
The single biggest year for Vondell was 1929, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Vondell is about 54 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Vondell a female name?
Yes, 57.8% of people registered as Vondell in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.