Wendy: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A friend name created for a storybook world.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #1189
- Peak
- #28 in 1970
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Wendy Means
Wendy is a girl name of English origin. A friend name created for a storybook world.
How Popular Wendy Is
Wendy currently ranks #1189 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #28 in 1970. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Wendy
- Wendy reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #28 in 1970.
- Once a top name, Wendy has become less common in recent decades, giving it a distinctive vintage appeal.
- Wendy has been a top 100 name across 140+ years of American history.
- Wendy is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Names Like Wendy
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Wendy
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Wendy.
Questions About Wendy
What does Wendy mean?
Wendy is a girl name of English origin. A friend name created for a storybook world.
How popular is Wendy?
Wendy currently ranks #1189 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #28 in 1970. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Wendy come from?
Wendy comes from English roots. Wendy reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #28 in 1970.
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