Wendie Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationWEN-dee / /ˈwɛndi/English; German
Meaning
English: Wanderer; German: Traveler
Historical & Cultural Background
Wendie is often considered a diminutive form of the name Wendy, which gained popularity in the early 20th century. The name Wendy was popularized by J.M. Barrie's character in 'Peter Pan.' Wendie has been used as an independent name, particularly in English-speaking countries. It reflects a modern trend of creating variations of established names.
Trend Summary
Wendie has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, often associated with the rise of similar diminutive names.
Similar Names
Variants
- Wendy
International Variants
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Famous people named Wendie
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Fictional characters named Wendie
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Wendie was first seen in the United States in 1938. Wendie has ranked as high as #1034 nationally, which occurred in 1970, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Wendie has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Wendie (1990)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1938 | 5 |
| 1939 | 7 |
| 1941 | 9 |
| 1942 | 17 |
| 1943 | 17 |
| 1944 | 19 |
| 1945 | 8 |
| 1946 | 21 |
| 1947 | 24 |
| 1948 | 38 |
| 1949 | 36 |
| 1950 | 50 |
| 1951 | 66 |
| 1952 | 56 |
| 1953 | 53 |
| 1954 | 39 |
| 1955 | 48 |
| 1956 | 51 |
| 1957 | 53 |
| 1958 | 54 |
| 1959 | 38 |
| 1960 | 53 |
| 1961 | 60 |
| 1962 | 50 |
| 1963 | 52 |
| 1964 | 52 |
| 1965 | 57 |
| 1966 | 66 |
| 1967 | 75 |
| 1968 | 81 |
| 1969 | 61 |
| 1970 | 89 |
| 1971 | 69 |
| 1972 | 77 |
| 1973 | 52 |
| 1974 | 56 |
| 1975 | 45 |
| 1976 | 50 |
| 1977 | 38 |
| 1978 | 36 |
| 1979 | 46 |
| 1980 | 37 |
| 1981 | 52 |
| 1982 | 33 |
| 1983 | 32 |
| 1984 | 11 |
| 1985 | 21 |
| 1986 | 14 |
| 1987 | 12 |
| 1988 | 18 |
| 1989 | 14 |
| 1990 | 15 |
| 1991 | 9 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2010 | 6 |