At a glance
- In short
- Windle is an Old English name meaning "winding path" or "to twist."
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1976 (#5,587)
- Babies in 1976
- 5 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #1,485 in 1941
- First recorded
- 1916
Meaning of Windle
Originating from Old English, the name Windle is derived from the word "windel," which means "winding path" or "to twist." This unique and charming name has a strong association with nature and movement. It carries connotations of adventure and exploration, symbolizing a free-spirited and curious personality. With its pleasant sound and easy pronunciation (WIN-dul), it has gained popularity among parents looking for a distinctive name for their baby boy. The name Windle has been recorded in American birth records since the early 20th century, consistently maintaining a moderate level of usage. It reached its peak popularity in the mid-20th century when it ranked among the top 2000 names for boys. Today, Windle remains an uncommon choice but continues to be appreciated by those seeking a name that evokes a sense of wonder and individuality. Variations of this name include Wendell.
How to pronounce Windle
English
- Pronounced WIN-dul /wɪn.dəl/
Popularity of Windle in the U.S.
Windle was last recorded in the U.S. in 1976, ranked #5,587 with 5 babies. It peaked at #1,485 in 1941. It first appears in the records in 1916.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1916–1976 42 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 5 | 5,587 | ▼ 123 |
| 1975 | 5 | 5,464 | back (not recorded in 1973–1974) |
| 1972 | 6 | 4,441 | ▲ 466 |
| 1971 | 5 | 4,907 | back (not recorded in 1969–1970) |
| 1968 | 6 | 3,673 | back (not recorded in 1961–1967) |
| 1960 | 5 | 4,038 | ▼ 50 |
| 1959 | 5 | 3,988 | back (not recorded in 1957–1958) |
| 1956 | 7 | 3,216 | ▲ 670 |
| 1955 | 5 | 3,886 | ▼ 434 |
| 1954 | 6 | 3,452 | ▼ 309 |
| 1953 | 7 | 3,143 | back (not recorded in 1952) |
| 1951 | 5 | 3,714 | ▼ 1,507 |
| 1950 | 12 | 2,207 | back (not recorded in 1949) |
| 1948 | 11 | 2,326 | ▼ 157 |
| 1947 | 13 | 2,169 | ▲ 750 |
| 1946 | 7 | 2,919 | ▼ 345 |
| 1945 | 8 | 2,574 | ▼ 586 |
| 1944 | 13 | 1,988 | ▼ 352 |
| 1943 | 19 | 1,636 | ▲ 46 |
| 1942 | 18 | 1,682 | ▼ 197 |
| 1941 | 21 | 1,485 | ▲ 88 |
| 1940 | 19 | 1,573 | ▲ 876 |
| 1939 | 9 | 2,449 | ▼ 708 |
| 1938 | 16 | 1,741 | ▲ 456 |
| 1937 | 11 | 2,197 | ▼ 13 |
| 1936 | 11 | 2,184 | ▲ 212 |
| 1935 | 10 | 2,396 | ▲ 167 |
| 1934 | 9 | 2,563 | ▼ 919 |
| 1933 | 18 | 1,644 | ▲ 994 |
| 1932 | 9 | 2,638 | ▼ 635 |
| 1931 | 14 | 2,003 | ▲ 606 |
| 1930 | 10 | 2,609 | ▲ 638 |
| 1929 | 7 | 3,247 | ▼ 1,345 |
| 1928 | 17 | 1,902 | back (not recorded in 1927) |
| 1926 | 11 | 2,566 | ▲ 589 |
| 1925 | 8 | 3,155 | back (not recorded in 1924) |
| 1923 | 11 | 2,614 | ▲ 400 |
| 1922 | 9 | 3,014 | ▲ 1,308 |
| 1921 | 5 | 4,322 | back (not recorded in 1920) |
| 1919 | 7 | 3,391 | ▲ 337 |
| 1918 | 6 | 3,728 | back (not recorded in 1917) |
| 1916 | 7 | 3,177 | new |
Notable people named Windle
- Windle Hill St. Hill was an English army officer and politician who served in Tasmania's House of Assembly.