Is Wanda a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Wanda is commonly used as a Girl name.

How popular is Wanda?

It’s currently ranked #924 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

Wanda Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationWAN-duh / ˈwɒndə

German; Slavic

Meaning

German: wanderer; Slavic: hope

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Wanda has roots in both German and Slavic cultures. In Slavic folklore, Wanda is associated with a legendary queen of Poland. The name gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in literature and the arts. It has been used in various forms across different cultures, often symbolizing strength and resilience.

Trend Summary

Wanda has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with notable peaks in the early to mid-20th century.

Variants

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International Variants

Wanda (Polish)
Wanda (Spanish)

Famous people named Wanda

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Fictional characters named Wanda

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Sibling Suggestions

Walter Wayne Wesley Winston Warren

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Wanda was first seen in the United States in 1917. Wanda has ranked as high as #1109 nationally, which occurred in 1963, and has been most popular in Texas, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Wanda has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Wanda (1966)

Year:

State	Births	Share
SC	6	100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1917	6
1918	7
1921	9
1922	7
1923	6
1924	9
1925	8
1926	13
1927	19
1928	15
1929	23
1930	15
1931	24
1932	18
1933	19
1934	27
1935	17
1936	10
1937	16
1938	22
1939	17
1940	25
1941	21
1942	22
1943	20
1944	22
1945	17
1946	15
1947	5
1948	15
1949	12
1950	17
1951	13
1952	19
1953	17
1954	24
1955	11
1956	22
1957	22
1958	22
1959	21
1960	25
1961	32
1962	21
1963	35
1964	23
1965	15
1966	23
1967	18
1968	23
1969	15
1970	8
1971	9
1972	8
1973	7
1974	7
1977	7
1982	5
1983	7
1984	5
1986	5
1987	5