Wendy
girl name#1341 in 2025Wendy entered the US charts in 1918, peaked at #28 in 1970, ranks #1341 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1918–2025
#1341
rank today
#28
peak (1970)
165
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4809 |
| 1920s | #3550 |
| 1930s | #1712 |
| 1940s | #285 |
| 1950s | #101 |
| 1960s | #48 |
| 1970s | #39 |
| 1980s | #148 |
| 1990s | #267 |
| 2000s | #347 |
| 2010s | #849 |
| 2020s | #1230 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Wendy has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 239,000 people named Wendy are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Wendy alive today was born around 1969, making them about 56 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Wendy in 2025?
- Wendy ranks #1341 among US girl names in 2025, with 165 babies given the name.
- When was the name Wendy most popular?
- Wendy peaked in 1970, reaching #28 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Wendy with classmates?
- Wendy will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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