Wendy
Wendy was popularized by J.M. Barrie's 1904 play Peter Pan, though it may derive from the Welsh name Gwendolyn or from the phrase 'ffrind' meaning friend. The name carries a youthful, whimsical quality while also being associated with warmth and kindness.
Current Popularity
#1347 for girls
in the United States (2025)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across most cultures
- •Strong literary connection to Peter Pan adds a timeless, storybook quality
- •Peaked in popularity mid-20th century, now considered vintage-chic
- •Less common today, making it distinctive without being unfamiliar
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Statistics
262,325
Total births since 1880
1967
Peak year
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