Vanda Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationVAN-duh / ˈvæn.dəSlavic; Latin
Meaning
Slavic: 'desired'; Latin: 'vanda' (a type of orchid)
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Vanda has Slavic roots, often associated with desire and longing. It is also linked to the Latin word for a type of orchid, symbolizing beauty and elegance. The name has been used in various cultures, particularly in Eastern Europe. Vanda is sometimes seen as a modern name, gaining popularity in the 20th century.
Trend Summary
Vanda has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with occasional peaks in usage.
Similar Names
Variants
- Vandana
International Variants
- Wanda (Polish)
- Vanda (Italian)
- Vanda (Spanish)
Famous people named Vanda
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Vanda was first seen in the United States in 1893. Vanda has ranked as high as #1101 nationally, which occurred in 1960, and has been most popular in Kentucky, Alabama, North Carolina, California, and Colorado. In the past 5 years the name Vanda has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Vanda (1965)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| KY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1893 | 8 |
| 1898 | 6 |
| 1899 | 5 |
| 1900 | 5 |
| 1902 | 7 |
| 1909 | 8 |
| 1911 | 8 |
| 1912 | 5 |
| 1913 | 6 |
| 1914 | 10 |
| 1915 | 24 |
| 1916 | 15 |
| 1917 | 18 |
| 1918 | 18 |
| 1919 | 16 |
| 1920 | 21 |
| 1921 | 23 |
| 1922 | 16 |
| 1923 | 15 |
| 1924 | 21 |
| 1925 | 11 |
| 1926 | 19 |
| 1927 | 17 |
| 1928 | 15 |
| 1929 | 16 |
| 1930 | 15 |
| 1931 | 22 |
| 1932 | 17 |
| 1933 | 11 |
| 1934 | 27 |
| 1935 | 15 |
| 1936 | 22 |
| 1937 | 16 |
| 1938 | 22 |
| 1939 | 23 |
| 1940 | 34 |
| 1941 | 27 |
| 1942 | 17 |
| 1943 | 27 |
| 1944 | 29 |
| 1945 | 14 |
| 1946 | 28 |
| 1947 | 30 |
| 1948 | 35 |
| 1949 | 31 |
| 1950 | 31 |
| 1951 | 31 |
| 1952 | 36 |
| 1953 | 38 |
| 1954 | 29 |
| 1955 | 35 |
| 1956 | 29 |
| 1957 | 30 |
| 1958 | 40 |
| 1959 | 39 |
| 1960 | 45 |
| 1961 | 43 |
| 1962 | 39 |
| 1963 | 20 |
| 1964 | 30 |
| 1965 | 39 |
| 1966 | 30 |
| 1967 | 19 |
| 1968 | 23 |
| 1969 | 17 |
| 1970 | 19 |
| 1971 | 14 |
| 1972 | 13 |
| 1973 | 15 |
| 1974 | 13 |
| 1975 | 9 |
| 1976 | 15 |
| 1977 | 11 |
| 1978 | 15 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1980 | 9 |
| 1981 | 16 |
| 1983 | 10 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 10 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2002 | 5 |