Wenda Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationWEN-duh / ˈwɛndəEnglish; German
Meaning
English: wanderer; German: friend
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Wenda is often considered a feminine form of the name Wendell, which has Germanic roots. It has been used in English-speaking countries since the 20th century. Wenda is relatively uncommon, giving it a unique charm among more popular names.
Trend Summary
Wenda has seen limited use in the United States, remaining a rare choice for parents.
Similar Names
Variants
- Wendah
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Wenda was first seen in the United States in 1935. Wenda has ranked as high as #1057 nationally, which occurred in 1956, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, California, New York, Ohio, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Wenda has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Wenda (1964)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1935 | 7 |
| 1936 | 6 |
| 1937 | 9 |
| 1938 | 15 |
| 1939 | 12 |
| 1940 | 12 |
| 1941 | 22 |
| 1942 | 15 |
| 1943 | 9 |
| 1944 | 8 |
| 1945 | 10 |
| 1946 | 15 |
| 1947 | 26 |
| 1948 | 31 |
| 1949 | 35 |
| 1950 | 34 |
| 1951 | 34 |
| 1952 | 33 |
| 1953 | 28 |
| 1954 | 38 |
| 1955 | 32 |
| 1956 | 43 |
| 1957 | 42 |
| 1958 | 27 |
| 1959 | 32 |
| 1960 | 36 |
| 1961 | 39 |
| 1962 | 35 |
| 1963 | 34 |
| 1964 | 40 |
| 1965 | 28 |
| 1966 | 33 |
| 1967 | 19 |
| 1968 | 25 |
| 1969 | 21 |
| 1970 | 23 |
| 1971 | 13 |
| 1972 | 12 |
| 1973 | 11 |
| 1974 | 12 |
| 1975 | 12 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 5 |