How Many People Are Named Wendolyn?
Complete statistics for the name Wendolyn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Wendolyn, a very rare female name, is held by just 1,022 people in the US, making up 1 in 322,981 Americans. The majority of those named Wendolyn are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1966.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 4 symbolizes stability and hard work.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 57All 1,168 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: 1966Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Wendolyn Through the Generations
Wendolyn has seen a steady presence through the decades, peaking in 1966 with 39 births. Today, the name's bearers span three distinct age groups, with 546 individuals over 60, 528 aged 30-60, and 94 under 30. This distribution suggests a strong connection to the older generation, yet it maintains a stable presence among younger adults and children.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Wendolyn's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Wendolyn
How Many People Have the Name Wendolyn?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,022 people in the United States currently share the name Wendolyn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 322,981 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Wendolyn a Common or Rare Name?
Wendolyn 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 Wendolyn Mean?
Wendolyn means "creative variant of Wendelin" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Wendolyn in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Wendolyn Most Popular?
The name Wendolyn reached peak popularity in 1966, with 39 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 Wendolyn?
Approximately 1,022 people named Wendolyn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,168. That works out to roughly 1 in 322,981 Americans.
Is Wendolyn a rare name?
Wendolyn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 322,981 Americans has this name.
What does the name Wendolyn mean?
Wendolyn means "creative variant of Wendelin" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Wendolyn more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Wendolyn are male and 100% are female.
When was Wendolyn most popular?
Wendolyn peaked in 1966 with 39 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.