Wanda
Wanda is a girl's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Of the Wends, slender stem, or wanderer.
Origin and history
Wanda is a name of Polish origin, historically popular in Polish folklore and literature before gaining widespread use in the English-speaking world. It saw peak popularity in the United States during the early-to-mid 20th century. Today, it is considered a classic, vintage name with lower contemporary usage.
Popularity in the United States
281,214 babies in the United States have been named Wanda since 1880. It ranks #138 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1957.
States where it is most popular
- TX (8.3 %)
- NC (5.3 %)
- KY (5.2 %)
- TN (5.1 %)
- OK (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 143 |
| 1890-1900 | 626 |
| 1900-1910 | 1,527 |
| 1910-1920 | 10,735 |
| 1920-1930 | 36,007 |
| 1930-1940 | 43,072 |
| 1940-1950 | 50,775 |
| 1950-1960 | 72,448 |
| 1960-1970 | 47,771 |
| 1970-1980 | 13,280 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,873 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,095 |
| 2000-2010 | 479 |
| 2010-2019 | 239 |
| 2020-2029 | 144 |
Famous people named Wanda
- Wanda Sykes: Comedian, Actress
- Wanda Jackson: Singer, Musician
Fun facts
- Princess Wanda is a legendary figure in Polish history who was said to have ruled Krakow.
- The name gained global recognition in modern pop culture through Marvel's character Wanda Maximoff, the Scarlet Witch.