Windy
Windy is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Windy, full of wind, or stormy.
Origin and history
Windy is a modern English name derived directly from the vocabulary word referring to weather conditions characterized by wind. It gained moderate popularity as a given name in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century, likely influenced by popular culture. Today, it is an uncommon choice for newborn girls.
Popularity in the United States
4,971 babies in the United States have been named Windy since 1880. It ranks #2473 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2066.
States where it is most popular
- CA (19.8 %)
- TX (12.5 %)
- NC (9.4 %)
- GA (7 %)
- FL (6.3 %)
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 | 16 |
| 1950-1960 | 281 |
| 1960-1970 | 949 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,474 |
| 1980-1990 | 782 |
| 1990-2000 | 246 |
| 2000-2010 | 116 |
| 2010-2019 | 72 |
| 2020-2029 | 35 |
Fun facts
- The name saw an increase in usage following the release of the 1967 hit song 'Windy' by The Association.
- Windy emerged alongside a wave of modern nature and weather-inspired names in mid-20th century America.