Wanda
Wanda is a boy's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Of the Vends (a Slavic tribe), or wanderer.
Origin and history
Wanda is historically a Polish feminine name associated with a legendary Polish princess, though it was occasionally bestowed on males in the United States in the early 20th century. Etymologically, it is often linked to the Wendish tribe or the Slavic word for 'wanderer'. Male usage of Wanda in the U.S. has been extremely rare and has effectively ceased in recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
972 babies in the United States have been named Wanda since 1880. It ranks #3710 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (36.2 %)
- KY (17.2 %)
- NC (17.2 %)
- NY (10.3 %)
- SC (10.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 13 |
| 1920-1930 | 109 |
| 1930-1940 | 185 |
| 1940-1950 | 174 |
| 1950-1960 | 188 |
| 1960-1970 | 230 |
| 1970-1980 | 46 |
| 1980-1990 | 27 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- The name stems from Princess Wanda, a famous figure in Polish folklore who famously refused to marry a German ruler.
- Although predominantly a feminine name worldwide, official U.S. records document nearly 1,000 male births registered as Wanda during the early to mid-20th century.