How old is someone named Wanda?
The average Wanda is 69 years old.
Half of all living Wandas are between 63 and 77.
When was Wanda popular?
Parents have been choosing Wanda less often since its peak in 1957; 20 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 1,527 | 0 |
| 1910s | 10,748 | 0 |
| 1920s | 36,116 | 760 |
| 1930s | 43,257 | 9,300 |
| 1940s | 50,949 | 29,000 |
| 1950s | 72,636 | 57,000 |
| 1960s | 48,001 | 42,000 |
| 1970s | 13,326 | 12,000 |
| 1980s | 2,900 | 2,800 |
| 1990s | 1,095 | 1,100 |
| 2000s | 479 | 480 |
| 2010s | 239 | 240 |
| 2020s | 144 | 140 |
How many Wandas are still alive?
About 150,000 Wandas are alive in the US today. That's 55% of the roughly 280,000 babies named Wanda since 1880.
Roughly half of all Wandas ever born are still living.
What generation is the name Wanda?
About two in three living Wandas are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
- Silent 15%
- Boomer 63%
- Gen X 19%
- Millennial 2%
- Gen Z under 1%
Is Wanda an old name?
Yes. Wanda is older than 98 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Is Wanda a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.7% of living Wandas are women.
Names the same age as Wanda
NAME TWIN
Wanda's name twin is Jeanne. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Jeanne's age curve is the closest match to Wanda's: 93% alike.
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Questions about the name Wanda
How old is the average Wanda?
The average Wanda in the US is 69 years old. The median is 70, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Wanda?
About 150,000 Wandas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 280,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Wanda most popular?
In 1957, when about 7,700 baby girls were named Wanda.
Is Wanda a Boomer name?
Yes. About 63% of living Wandas are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this