Wandalene
A combination of "Wanda" and "Arlene", possibly meaning "wandering" and "all-true".
Name Census estimates that about 8 living Americans carry the first name Wandalene. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Wandalene today is around 87 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Wandalene births was 1930 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Wandalene. 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 Wandalene is about 87 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Wandalenes were born before 1949.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Wandalene. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
8
~ 1 in 42,844,292 Americans
Peak year
1930
11 babies that year
Average age
87
years old
1942 SSA rank
#5,356
Tracked since 1926
Popularity
Wandalene: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Wandalene from the 1920s through to the 1940s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1930s, with 36 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
Wandalene 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 Wandalene 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 Wandalene
The name Wandalene is believed to have its origins in the Germanic languages of Central Europe, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Old High German word "wandal," which translates to "wanderer" or "traveler." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to individuals who led a nomadic lifestyle or were known for their adventurous spirit.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Wandalene can be found in a 12th-century German chronicle, where it was mentioned as the name of a young woman from a noble family. However, the exact details surrounding her life and significance are shrouded in mystery, as historical records from that era are often scarce and fragmented.
In the 15th century, a woman named Wandalene von Riedlingen was renowned for her skills as a herbalist and healer in the region of what is now modern-day Germany. Her innovative approach to medicine and her compassionate nature earned her the respect and admiration of the local community.
During the 16th century, a Dutch explorer named Wandalene van der Meer gained recognition for her daring expeditions across the Atlantic Ocean. Her journals, which documented her encounters with new lands and cultures, provided valuable insights into the era of European exploration and colonization.
In the 18th century, Wandalene Schiller, a celebrated German poet and playwright, made significant contributions to the literary world. Her works, which often explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition, have stood the test of time and continue to be studied and admired by scholars and literature enthusiasts alike.
Another notable figure bearing the name Wandalene was Wandalene Rousseau, a French philosopher and social activist of the 19th century. She was a passionate advocate for women's rights and education, and her writings played a crucial role in shaping the feminist movement of her time.
These historical figures, spanning various centuries and cultural backgrounds, demonstrate the rich tapestry of meanings and connotations associated with the name Wandalene. While its origins may be rooted in the concept of wandering and exploration, the name has also been associated with individuals who have made significant contributions to fields such as literature, philosophy, and medicine.
People
Wandalene + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Wandalene as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with W
Other first names starting with W with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Wandalene: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Wandalene?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Wandalene 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 42,844,292 US residents.
Is Wandalene a common name?
We classify Wandalene as "Very Rare". It ranks above 24.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 64 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Wandalene most popular?
The single biggest year for Wandalene was 1930, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Wandalene is about 87 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 Wandalene in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Wandalene a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Wandalene 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 Wandalene still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Wandalene 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 Wandalene 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 common is the name Wandalene?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Wandalene at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.