Girls name · Illinois
Wendy in Illinois
Wendy was the 1624th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 5 babies named Wendy that year. Since 1936, Illinois families have named 12,050 babies Wendy.
Popularity over time
Wendy in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1936 | 9 | 448th |
| 1948 | 103 | 140th |
| 1961 | 377 | 69th |
| 1973 | 279 | 46th |
| 1985 | 57 | 218th |
| 1997 | 24 | 497th |
| 2010 | 19 | 647th |
| 2025 | 5 | 1624th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois fell from 448th in 1936 to 1624th in 2025.
The most babies named Wendy in Illinois in a single year was 494, in 1969. Its best showing was 33rd among girls names in 1971.
Across the country, Wendy reached its best rank of 3rd in Utah (1965). See Wendy in every state →
How popular is Wendy in Illinois?
Wendy was the 1624th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 5 babies named Wendy that year. Since 1936, Illinois families have named 12,050 babies Wendy.
How many babies are named Wendy in Illinois?
In 2025, 5 babies were named Wendy in Illinois. The most babies named Wendy in Illinois in a single year was 494, in 1969.
What is the rank of Wendy in Illinois?
Wendy ranked 1624th among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 33rd among girls names in 1971.
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.