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Wendy

Wendy is a girl name of French origin.

  • GenderGirl
  • OriginFrench
  • StyleOriginal
  • Syllables2
  • US rank#1,038

How popular is Wendy?

Popularity in the United States

Wendy has been given to 262,318 babies in the United States since 1918, peaking in the 1960s. Its use has declined since that peak.

About 1 in 8,549 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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Babies named Wendy per year in the United States, 1918–2020. Source: Social Security Administration

Popularity in France

Wendy has been given to 13,986 babies in France since 1955, peaking in the 1990s. Its use has declined since that peak.

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Babies named Wendy per year in France, 1955–2022. Source: INSEE

Popularity in Spain

There are 1,015 people called Wendy living in Spain, with an average age of 36.4.

262,318 Babies named since 1918
1960s Peak decade
Falling Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Wendy

Is Wendy a boy's or a girl's name?

Wendy is most often given to girls.

How popular is the name Wendy?

Wendy has been given to 262,318 babies in the United States since 1918, peaking in the 1960s. Its use has declined since that peak.