How old is someone named Wendi?
The average Wendi is 53 years old.
Half of all living Wendis are between 48 and 59.
When was Wendi popular?
Wendi had one big moment, peaking in 1970. 62% of the babies ever named Wendi arrived in a single 15-year stretch.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 112 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 944 | 750 |
| 1960s | 4,502 | 4,000 |
| 1970s | 5,946 | 5,600 |
| 1980s | 1,963 | 1,900 |
| 1990s | 572 | 560 |
| 2000s | 372 | 370 |
| 2010s | 88 | under 100 |
| 2020s | 23 | under 100 |
How many Wendis are still alive?
About 13,000 Wendis are alive in the US today. That's 92% of the roughly 15,000 babies named Wendi since 1943.
Nearly every Wendi ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Wendi?
About two in three living Wendis are Gen Xers, born between 1965 and 1980.
- Boomer 15%
- Gen X 65%
- Millennial 15%
- Gen Z 4%
- Gen Alpha under 1%
Is Wendi an old name?
Yes. Wendi is older than 80 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Is Wendi a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: over 99.9% of living Wendis are women.
Names the same age as Wendi
NAME TWIN
Wendi's name twin is Jodi. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Jodi's age curve is the closest match to Wendi's: 92% alike.
Other spellings: Wendy (55)
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Questions about the name Wendi
How old is the average Wendi?
The average Wendi in the US is 53 years old. The median is 54, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Wendi?
About 13,000 Wendis are alive in the US today, out of roughly 15,000 babies given the name since 1943.
When was the name Wendi most popular?
In 1970, when about 840 baby girls were named Wendi.
Is Wendi a Gen X name?
Yes. About 65% of living Wendis are Gen Xers, born between 1965 and 1980.
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