How old is someone named Wendy?
The average Wendy is 55 years old.
Half of all living Wendys are between 49 and 63.
When was Wendy popular?
Wendy rose fast and peaked in 1967, then faded almost as fast. 51% of all Wendys were born within 15 years of each other.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 | 0 |
| 1920s | 45 | 0 |
| 1930s | 583 | 180 |
| 1940s | 8,428 | 5,200 |
| 1950s | 42,786 | 34,000 |
| 1960s | 89,212 | 79,000 |
| 1970s | 74,481 | 70,000 |
| 1980s | 22,426 | 22,000 |
| 1990s | 11,172 | 11,000 |
| 2000s | 9,612 | 9,500 |
| 2010s | 3,376 | 3,400 |
| 2020s | 1,150 | 1,100 |
How many Wendys are still alive?
About 230,000 Wendys are alive in the US today. That's 89% of the roughly 260,000 babies named Wendy since 1918.
Most Wendys ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Wendy?
About half of living Wendys are Gen Xers, born between 1965 and 1980.
Is Wendy an old name?
Yes. Wendy is older than 83 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Wendy will be 74 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Wendy a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.6% of living Wendys are women.
Names the same age as Wendy
NAME TWIN
Wendy's name twin is Dena. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Dena's age curve is the closest match to Wendy's: 91% alike.
Other spellings: Wendi (53)
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Questions about the name Wendy
How old is the average Wendy?
The average Wendy in the US is 55 years old. The median is 57, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Wendy?
About 230,000 Wendys are alive in the US today, out of roughly 260,000 babies given the name since 1918.
When was the name Wendy most popular?
In 1967, when about 11,000 baby girls were named Wendy.
Is Wendy a Gen X name?
Yes. About 52% of living Wendys 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