Wendy
Meaning: Connected to the divine — a name rooted in spiritual meaning
Origin: Hebrew
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #52
Total births: 9,207
History: Wendy peaked in the 1960s in Australia. The name was actually invented by J.M. Barrie for Peter Pan — making it a literary creation. In Australia, Wendy represents the generation that grew up when Australia was finding its own cultural voice beyond British influence.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (1978) | #86 |
| Babies named Wendy in 1978 | 94 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 9,207 |
| Peak year | 1957 (582 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #10 |
| Years in records | 1952–1978 (27 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 20 spots |
Frequently asked about Wendy
What does the name Wendy mean?
Wendy means “Connected to the divine — a name rooted in spiritual meaning” from Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Wendy?
Wendy has Hebrew origin. The traditional meaning is “Connected to the divine — a name rooted in spiritual meaning”.
How popular is Wendy in Australia?
Wendy ranked #86 in Australia in 1978 — given to 94 babies that year.
When was Wendy most popular?
Wendy peaked in 1957 with 582 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Wendy a boy or girl name?
Wendy is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Wendys in registered births are female.
Is the name Wendy rising or falling in popularity?
Wendy has fallen 20 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #66 in 1973 to #86 in 1978.
How long has Wendy been recorded in Australia?
Wendy appears in birth records in Australia across 27 years — from 1952 through 1978.