Girls name · California
Wendy in California
Wendy was the 1480th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 16 babies named Wendy that year. Since 1936, California families have named 36,078 babies Wendy.
Popularity over time
Wendy in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1936 | 12 | 368th |
| 1949 | 296 | 92nd |
| 1961 | 749 | 53rd |
| 1974 | 688 | 31st |
| 1987 | 403 | 103rd |
| 2000 | 390 | 126th |
| 2012 | 97 | 420th |
| 2025 | 16 | 1480th |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 368th in 1936 to 1480th in 2025.
The most babies named Wendy in California in a single year was 1,171, in 1965. Its best showing was 22nd among girls names in 1967.
Across the country, Wendy reached its best rank of 3rd in Utah (1965). See Wendy in every state →
How popular is Wendy in California?
Wendy was the 1480th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 16 babies named Wendy that year. Since 1936, California families have named 36,078 babies Wendy.
How many babies are named Wendy in California?
In 2025, 16 babies were named Wendy in California. The most babies named Wendy in California in a single year was 1,171, in 1965.
What is the rank of Wendy in California?
Wendy ranked 1480th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 22nd among girls names in 1967.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.