Total births
458
Girls' name · since 1962
Windi
Since 1962, U.S. Social Security records show 458 babies named Windi, peaking in 1973. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 458
- total births
- 1962–1994
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 60%
- born in that decade
Windi sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 458 recorded since 1962.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Windi has been recorded 458 times among girls since 1962, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1962 to 1994.
- 458 total births
- 1962–1994 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 60% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
458 girls have been named Windi since 1962, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1994.
- 458
- total births
- 1962–1994
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 60%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
60% of everyone ever named Windi was born in this single decade.
1973
Single peak year
34 babies were named Windi in 1973 - its busiest year on record.
Windi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Windi's SSA record in two at 1977 and the more recent half accounts for 39% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 61%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1963, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1973 peak of 34, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Windi at a glance
Last recorded 1994Peak year
1973
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1962
Windi popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1962–1994
- Peak year (1973)
- 34
- Annual births at peak, across 33 years of records
Windi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Windi's strongest decade.
276 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 60% of all-time use.
Windi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 69
1960s
69 births
- 1970s
1970s
276 births
- 1980s 103
1980s
103 births
- 1990s 10
1990s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 276 births (60% of all-time use).
Windi by state
Where Windi concentrates geographically, total births since 1962
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 28 | 6.1% |
| #2 | Texas | | 16 | 3.5% |
California share of Windi's total US births 6.1%
Even split
28 of 458 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Windi? ▼
Since 1962, Social Security records show 458 babies named Windi. The most recent recorded year was 1994. Its busiest year on record was 1973, with 34 births.
When was Windi most popular? ▼
Windi was most popular in the 1970s decade with 276 total births. The single peak year was 1973.
Where is Windi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Windi are California (28 births), Texas (16 births).
How long has the name Windi been used? ▼
Records for Windi go back to 1962, giving 33 years of history through 1994.
What names are similar to Windi? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Winifred, Winnie, Winter, Winona, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Windi's data
- Windi's decade-level peak was the 1970s (276 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Windis (28 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Windi
Nearby Names Like Windi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Windi
Winifred Girl
#1027 45,094 births
Winnie Girl
#547 27,109 births
Winter Girl
#385 15,619 births
Winona Girl
#734 12,953 births
Winnifred Girl
#2750 5,127 births
Compare Windi side by side: Windi vs Winifred Windi vs Winnie Windi vs Winter
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1962–1994 (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. "Windi: Baby Name Since 1962 - 458 Births, Peak 1973." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/windi. 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 Windi 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 June 2026.