How Many People Are Named Wendy?
people in the United States are named Wendy
1 in 1,273 people has this name
Popularity Rank
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
Of US population
Peak Year
11,258 births
Trend
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Meaning:
In the case of the character from J. M. Barrie's play 'Peter Pan' (1904), it was created from the nickname fwendy "friend", given to the author by a young friend. However, the name was used prior to the play (rarely), in which case it could be related to the Welsh name GWENDOLEN and other names beginning with the element gwen meaning "white, fair, blessed". The name only became common after Barrie's play ran.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 53.8 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1918 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
💡 Fun Facts About "Wendy"
- 224 babies were named Wendy in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1967
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1918
- Most popular in California
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