Wendy
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Wanderer; Friend
Background: The name Wendy originates from the English language, largely popularized by J.M. Barrie's character in 'Peter Pan.' It is believed to be derived from the Welsh name 'Gwendolen,' where it was associated with the meaning 'fair, white, blessed.' Additionally, it has connections to the Germanic name 'Wend,' meaning 'wanderer.'
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#154
Total births
263,112
Most popular decade
1960s
(267,639 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-315 ranks)
Years in Top 100
26
First recorded year
1918
Gender usage
0.4% male
99.6% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1947
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #3,733
- Peak year
- 1970
- Peak year births
- 42
- Peak rank
- #1,278
- Most recent year
- 2011
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #12,285
Female
- First year
- 1918
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #4,809
- Peak year
- 1967
- Peak year births
- 11,222
- Peak rank
- #32
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 224
- Recent rank
- #1,095
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).