Wendi
Wendi is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Friend or blessed reconciliation; coined by J.M. Barrie from the nickname 'fwendy'.
Origin and history
Wendi is a modern spelling variant of the English name Wendy, which was popularized by J.M. Barrie in his 1904 play Peter Pan. The name saw peak popularity in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century. Today, it is an uncommon choice for newborn girls.
Popularity in the United States
14,522 babies in the United States have been named Wendi since 1880. It ranks #1303 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2078.
States where it is most popular
- CA (15.1 %)
- TX (8 %)
- OH (5.4 %)
- MI (5 %)
- NY (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 112 |
| 1950-1960 | 944 |
| 1960-1970 | 4,502 |
| 1970-1980 | 5,946 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,963 |
| 1990-2000 | 572 |
| 2000-2010 | 372 |
| 2010-2019 | 88 |
| 2020-2029 | 23 |
Famous people named Wendi
- Wendi McLendon-Covey: Actress, Comedian
- Wendi Deng Murdoch: Businesswoman, Film Producer
Nicknames
Wen
Fun facts
- The name Wendy was created by author J.M. Barrie for the character Wendy Darling in Peter Pan.
- The 'i' ending gained popularity in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s as an alternative to the traditional 'y'.