How Many People Are Named Windy?
Complete statistics for the name Windy: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Windy is a very rare female name, with only 1 in 70,654 Americans bearing it today. That's just 4,671 people in the United States! Interestingly, the name peaked in popularity back in 1975.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity and self-expression.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 50All 4,977 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: 1975Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Windy Through the Generations
Windy has seen its peak in 1975 with 310 births, marking a significant moment in the name's history. Over the decades, the name has shown a steady decline, but it still holds a special place among those named Windy. The current age distribution reveals a fairly even spread, with 5% under 30, 82% aged 30-60, and 13% over 60, indicating a name that bridges classic and modern sensibilities.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Windy's Modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Windy
How Many People Have the Name Windy?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 125 people in the United States currently share the name Windy. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,651,594 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Windy a Common or Rare Name?
Windy 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 Windy Mean?
Windy means "Creative variant of Ayla" and comes from Modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Windy in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Windy Most Popular?
The name Windy reached peak popularity in 1975, with 310 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Windy?
Approximately 125 people named Windy live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 125. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,651,594 Americans.
Is Windy a rare name?
Windy is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,651,594 Americans has this name.
What does the name Windy mean?
Windy means "Creative variant of Ayla" and comes from Modern American coinage origins.
Is Windy more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Windy are male and 100% are female.
When was Windy most popular?
Windy peaked in 1975 with 310 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.