Windy Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationWIN-dee / /ˈwɪn.di/English; Native American
Meaning
English: breezy; Native American: spirit of the wind
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Windy is often associated with a light and carefree nature, reflecting the qualities of the wind. It gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. In some Native American cultures, the wind is considered a powerful spirit, which adds a layer of spiritual significance to the name.
Trend Summary
The name Windy has seen limited use and remains relatively uncommon in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Windy was first seen in the United States in 1948. Windy has ranked as high as #778 nationally, which occurred in 1975, and has been most popular in California, Texas, North Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Windy has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Windy (2001)
State | Births | Share |
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TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1948 | 9 |
1949 | 7 |
1950 | 15 |
1951 | 13 |
1952 | 13 |
1953 | 23 |
1954 | 23 |
1955 | 17 |
1956 | 38 |
1957 | 33 |
1958 | 54 |
1959 | 52 |
1960 | 62 |
1961 | 52 |
1962 | 61 |
1963 | 59 |
1964 | 65 |
1965 | 69 |
1966 | 83 |
1967 | 161 |
1968 | 159 |
1969 | 178 |
1970 | 220 |
1971 | 249 |
1972 | 270 |
1973 | 242 |
1974 | 270 |
1975 | 310 |
1976 | 251 |
1977 | 215 |
1978 | 220 |
1979 | 227 |
1980 | 153 |
1981 | 146 |
1982 | 87 |
1983 | 79 |
1984 | 78 |
1985 | 60 |
1986 | 48 |
1987 | 56 |
1988 | 45 |
1989 | 30 |
1990 | 52 |
1991 | 28 |
1992 | 24 |
1993 | 30 |
1994 | 19 |
1995 | 17 |
1996 | 21 |
1997 | 19 |
1998 | 23 |
1999 | 13 |
2000 | 14 |
2001 | 11 |
2002 | 11 |
2003 | 13 |
2004 | 11 |
2005 | 14 |
2006 | 14 |
2007 | 15 |
2008 | 7 |
2009 | 6 |
2010 | 9 |
2011 | 7 |
2012 | 9 |
2013 | 9 |
2014 | 9 |
2015 | 7 |
2016 | 6 |
2017 | 7 |
2018 | 9 |
2020 | 6 |
2021 | 6 |
2022 | 9 |
2024 | 8 |