How Many People Are Named Wendie?
Complete statistics for the name Wendie: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Wendie is a very rare female name, with only 1,923 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 171,639 Americans. The majority of those named Wendie are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 33 suggests a person with a strong sense of purpose and a natural ability to inspire others.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 60All 2,200 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1970Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Wendie Through the Generations
Wendie reached its peak popularity in 1970 with 89 births, but since then, the name has remained stable, neither gaining nor losing significant ground. Today, there are 1,923 people named Wendie living in the United States, with the average age being around 60. Among them, 47% are over 60 years old, 40% fall within the 30-60 age range, and only 12% are under 30. This distribution paints a picture of a name that's deeply rooted in the past, yet still cherished by some families.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Wendie's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Wendie
How Many People Have the Name Wendie?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,923 people in the United States currently share the name Wendie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 171,639 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Wendie a Common or Rare Name?
Wendie is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Wendie Mean?
Wendie means "creative variant of Wendy" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Wendie in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Wendie Most Popular?
The name Wendie reached peak popularity in 1970, with 89 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Wendie?
Approximately 1,923 people named Wendie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,200. That works out to roughly 1 in 171,639 Americans.
Is Wendie a rare name?
Wendie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 171,639 Americans has this name.
What does the name Wendie mean?
Wendie means "creative variant of Wendy" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Wendie more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Wendie are male and 100% are female.
When was Wendie most popular?
Wendie peaked in 1970 with 89 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.