Wendelyn
girl nameWendelyn entered the US charts in 1941, peaked at #2186 in 1954, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1941–2025
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rank today
#2186
peak (1954)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #3917 |
| 1950s | #3620 |
| 1960s | #3498 |
| 1970s | #6172 |
| 1980s | #9173 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Wendelyn are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Wendelyn alive today was born around 1963, making them about 62 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Wendelyn in 2025?
- Wendelyn is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Wendelyn most popular?
- Wendelyn peaked in 1954, reaching #2186 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Wendelyn with classmates?
- Wendelyn will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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