Windle is an uncommon given name of English origin, derived from the Old English word 'windel', which means 'to wrap around'. It is believed to have been used as a surname initially before evolving into a first name in some cases. The name has a unique and distinctive sound, making it memorable yet not overly familiar.
The name Windle experienced varied popularity over the years, with its peak in 1940 and 1941 when it reached 19 and 21 births respectively. However, after a brief spike in the late 1930s to early 1940s, its usage significantly declined from the mid-1940s onwards, with fewer than 10 births per year recorded after 1950, aside from sporadic peaks in certain years. Overall, there were a total of 413 births named Windle between 1916 and 1976.