Wendi
girl nameWendi entered the US charts in 1943, peaked at #316 in 1971, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1943–2025
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rank today
#316
peak (1971)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #2938 |
| 1950s | #1077 |
| 1960s | #485 |
| 1970s | #388 |
| 1980s | #948 |
| 1990s | #2640 |
| 2000s | #4092 |
| 2010s | #11155 |
| 2020s | #11721 |
Living bearers
About 13,500 people named Wendi are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Wendi alive today was born around 1972, making them about 53 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Wendi in 2025?
- Wendi is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Wendi most popular?
- Wendi peaked in 1971, reaching #316 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Wendi with classmates?
- Wendi will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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