Wendy
boy nameWendy entered the US charts in 1947, peaked at #1253 in 1967, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1947–2025
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rank today
#1253
peak (1967)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #3733 |
| 1950s | #2577 |
| 1960s | #1626 |
| 1970s | #1732 |
| 1980s | #3239 |
| 1990s | #5714 |
| 2000s | #8988 |
| 2010s | #12287 |
Living bearers
About 800 people named Wendy are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Wendy 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 Wendy in 2025?
- Wendy is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Wendy most popular?
- Wendy peaked in 1967, reaching #1253 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Wendy with classmates?
- Wendy will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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