Vondrell
An inventive masculine name representing a combination of sounds and elements.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Vondrell. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Vondrell today is around 37 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Vondrell births was 1988 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Vondrell. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Vondrell. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1988
5 babies that year
Average age
37
years old
1988 SSA rank
#8,447
Tracked since 1988
Popularity
Vondrell: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Vondrell 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 Vondrell during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Vondrell
The name Vondrell has its origins in the Germanic language family, with roots tracing back to the 5th century CE. It is believed to be a variation of the Old High German name "Wundrili," which means "one who causes wonder or amazement." This name was prevalent among the Germanic tribes that inhabited present-day Germany and surrounding regions during the Middle Ages.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Vondrell can be found in the annals of the Benedictine monastery in Fulda, Germany, where a monk named Vondrell von Hersfeld (c. 800 CE) was noted for his exceptional calligraphy skills and his contributions to the preservation of ancient manuscripts.
In the 11th century, a nobleman named Vondrell von Weissenburg (c. 1050 CE) was a prominent figure in the court of Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV. He was renowned for his military prowess and served as a trusted advisor to the emperor during the Investiture Controversy, a major conflict between the imperial and ecclesiastical authorities of the time.
During the Renaissance period, a Italian artist named Vondrell Tiziano (1488-1576) gained recognition for his vibrant portraits and religious paintings. He was a contemporary of renowned artists such as Michelangelo and Raphael, and his works can be found in various museums and galleries across Europe.
In the 17th century, a French philosopher and mathematician named Vondrell Descartes (1596-1650) made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics, physics, and metaphysics. He is widely regarded as one of the founders of modern philosophy and is famous for his philosophical statement, "I think, therefore I am" (Cogito, ergo sum).
Another notable figure bearing the name Vondrell was a Scottish poet and playwright, Vondrell Burns (1759-1796). He is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland and is renowned for his works that celebrated the beauty of the Scottish countryside, as well as his satirical and humorous takes on social issues of his time.
While the name Vondrell has its roots in Germanic culture, it has been adopted and adapted by various other cultures throughout history, making it a name with a rich and diverse background.
People
Vondrell + last name combinations
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FAQ
Vondrell: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Vondrell?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Vondrell 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Vondrell a common name?
We classify Vondrell as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Vondrell most popular?
The single biggest year for Vondrell was 1988, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Vondrell is about 37 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Vondrell in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Vondrell a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Vondrell in the SSA data are male. 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.
Is Vondrell still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Vondrell in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Vondrell can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Vondrell?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.