Wanda
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Wanderer; Shepherdess
Background: The name Wanda originates from the Germanic word 'wander,' meaning 'to wander.' In Slavic contexts, it is associated with the word for 'shepherdess.' This duality highlights both the movement and nurturing aspects attributed to the name.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#138
Total births
282,168
Most popular decade
1950s
(217,905 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+620 ranks)
Years in Top 100
46
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
0.3% male
99.7% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1917
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #3,545
- Peak year
- 1963
- Peak year births
- 35
- Peak rank
- #1,319
- Most recent year
- 1987
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #6,952
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 11
- First year rank
- #518
- Peak year
- 1957
- Peak year births
- 7,712
- Peak rank
- #59
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 26
- Recent rank
- #5,004
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).