Wenda
girl nameWenda entered the US charts in 1935, peaked at #1564 in 1949, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1935–2025
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rank today
#1564
peak (1949)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #2920 |
| 1940s | #2359 |
| 1950s | #1783 |
| 1960s | #2209 |
| 1970s | #5929 |
| 1980s | #10008 |
Living bearers
About 800 people named Wenda are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Wenda alive today was born around 1957, making them about 68 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Wenda in 2025?
- Wenda is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Wenda most popular?
- Wenda peaked in 1949, reaching #1564 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Wenda with classmates?
- Wenda will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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