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
- Wendy
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 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 |