Vonnell
A feminine name possibly derived from the French surname Vendel.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Vonnell. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Vonnell today is around 81 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Vonnell births was 1941 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Vonnell. 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
- • The typical person named Vonnell is about 81 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Vonnells were born before 1955.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Vonnell. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1941
7 babies that year
Average age
81
years old
1945 SSA rank
#5,217
Tracked since 1934
Popularity
Vonnell: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Vonnell from the 1930s through to the 1940s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1940s, with 12 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Vonnell 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 Vonnell during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Vonnell
The name Vonnell is a unique and intriguing given name with roots that can be traced back to the ancient Germanic languages. It is believed to have originated from the Old Germanic word "wun," which means "dwelling" or "home." The name could have been initially used to refer to someone who lived in a specific area or had a strong connection to their place of residence.
In the early medieval period, variations of the name Vonnell appeared in various Germanic regions, including the modern-day territories of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The name was often spelled as "Vunnell," "Vunnel," or "Vonnelle," reflecting the linguistic evolution and regional differences in pronunciation.
While there are no definitive historical records or ancient texts that mention the name Vonnell directly, it is possible that it was used as a personal name among the Germanic tribes and communities during the migration period and the early Middle Ages. However, the lack of written records from that era makes it difficult to pinpoint the exact origins and earliest uses of the name.
One of the earliest documented individuals with the name Vonnell was Vonnell von Lübeck, a German merchant and trader who lived in the 13th century. He is mentioned in several historical accounts as a prominent figure in the Hanseatic League, a powerful economic and defensive alliance of merchant guilds and market towns in Northern Europe.
Another notable figure was Vonnell von Mainz, a German noblewoman who lived in the 15th century. She was known for her involvement in the court of the Holy Roman Empire and her patronage of the arts and literature during the Renaissance period.
In the 16th century, Vonnell Schiller, a German artist and engraver, gained recognition for his intricate woodcuts and illustrations, which depicted scenes from everyday life and religious subjects.
Moving forward to the 19th century, Vonnell Grimm was a German linguist and scholar who made significant contributions to the study of Germanic languages and folklore. He is best known for his collaboration with his brother Jacob in compiling and publishing the famous collection of German fairy tales, known as "Grimms' Fairy Tales."
Lastly, Vonnell Hausmann was a Swiss architect and urban planner who lived in the early 20th century. He was instrumental in the design and development of several notable buildings and public spaces in Zurich, Switzerland, and his works reflect the influence of modernist and Art Nouveau styles.
While the name Vonnell may not be as common or widely recognized as other given names, it holds a unique historical significance and a connection to the rich cultural heritage of the Germanic peoples. Its origins and evolution over the centuries serve as a testament to the enduring nature of language and the preservation of cultural identities.
People
Vonnell + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Vonnell 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
Vonnell: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Vonnell?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Vonnell 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Vonnell a common name?
We classify Vonnell as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 18 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Vonnell most popular?
The single biggest year for Vonnell was 1941, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Vonnell is about 81 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 Vonnell in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Vonnell a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Vonnell 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.
Is Vonnell still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Vonnell 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 Vonnell 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 share the name Vonnell?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.