Total births
1,001
Girls' name · since 1935
Wenda
Wenda has 1,001 recorded births since 1935 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1956 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,001
- total births
- 1935–1982
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
Wenda sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,001 recorded since 1935.
Social Security Administration records show Wenda recorded 1,001 times among girls since 1935, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1935 to 1982.
- 1,001 total births
- 1935–1982 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 34% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,001 girls have been named Wenda since 1935, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1982.
- 1,001
- total births
- 1935–1982
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Wenda was born in this single decade.
1956
Single peak year
43 babies were named Wenda in 1956 - its busiest year on record.
Wenda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Wenda's SSA record in two at 1958 and the more recent half accounts for 48% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 52%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1976, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1956 peak of 43, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Wenda at a glance
Last recorded 1982Peak year
1956
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1935
Wenda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1935–1982
- Peak year (1956)
- 43
- Annual births at peak, across 48 years of records
Wenda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Wenda's strongest decade.
343 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Wenda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 49
1930s
49 births
- 1940s
1940s
183 births
- 1950s
1950s
343 births
- 1960s
1960s
310 births
- 1970s 100
1970s
100 births
- 1980s 16
1980s
16 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 343 births (34% of all-time use).
How Wenda compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Wenda's total volume
Wenda vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Wenda by state
Where Wenda concentrates geographically, total births since 1935
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 26 | 2.6% |
| #2 | California | | 16 | 1.6% |
| #3 | New York | | 10 | 1.0% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #6 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.5% |
Pennsylvania share of Wenda's total US births 2.6%
Even split
26 of 1,001 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Wenda? ▼
Since 1935, Social Security records show 1,001 babies named Wenda. The most recent recorded year was 1982. Its busiest year on record was 1956, with 43 births.
When was Wenda most popular? ▼
Wenda was most popular in the 1950s decade with 343 total births. The single peak year was 1956.
Where is Wenda most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Wenda are Pennsylvania (26 births), California (16 births), New York (10 births).
How long has the name Wenda been used? ▼
Records for Wenda go back to 1935, giving 48 years of history through 1982.
What names are similar to Wenda? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Wendy, Wendi, Wendie, Wende, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Wenda's data
- Wenda's decade-level peak was the 1950s (343 total births); usage has since declined to 16 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Pennsylvania records the most Wendas (26 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Wenda
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1935–1982 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Wenda: Baby Name Since 1935 - 1,001 Births, Peak 1956." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/wenda. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Wenda draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.