Wanda
boy nameWanda entered the US charts in 1917, peaked at #1293 in 1934, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1917–2025
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rank today
#1293
peak (1934)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3457 |
| 1920s | #2687 |
| 1930s | #1683 |
| 1940s | #1875 |
| 1950s | #1842 |
| 1960s | #1717 |
| 1970s | #3890 |
| 1980s | #6256 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Wanda are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Wanda alive today was born around 1950, making them about 75 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Wanda in 2025?
- Wanda is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Wanda most popular?
- Wanda peaked in 1934, reaching #1293 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Wanda with classmates?
- Wanda will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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