Wendla vs Wendie
Side-by-side comparison of Wendla and Wendie — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Wendla | Wendie |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 11 | 2,200 |
| Peak Year | 1966 | 1970 |
| Peak Year Births | 6 | 89 |
| Peak Decade | 1960ss | 1960ss |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| First Recorded Year | 1956 | 1938 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Wendla | Wendie |
|---|---|---|
| 1930ss | — | 12 |
| 1940ss | — | 189 |
| 1950ss | 5 | 508 |
| 1960ss | 6 | 607 |
| 1970ss | — | 558 |
| 1980ss | — | 244 |
| 1990ss | — | 59 |
| 2000ss | — | 17 |
| 2010ss | — | 6 |
Data Sources
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications — National Data, ssa.gov/oact/babynames.
Source: SSA Annual Name Rankings, 1956–1966.