Wanda
Peaked at #47 nationally in 1934, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Wanda has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Wanda — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#47
in 1934
Current rank
#5123
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Wanda reached its peak popularity for girls in 1934, ranking #47 nationally with 4,368 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #5785 (2014) to #5123 (2024) — a 11% improvement.
As of 2024, Wanda ranks #5123 nationally for girls, with 26 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #5,123 | 26 |
| 2023 | #5,939 | 21 |
| 2022 | #5,622 | 23 |
| 2021 | #4,081 | 36 |
| 2020 | #6,615 | 18 |
| 2019 | #8,576 | 13 |
| 2018 | #6,227 | 20 |
| 2017 | #5,039 | 27 |
Wanda — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1322
in 1934
Last ranked
#8101
in 1987
Years tracked
62
1917–1987
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1917, Wanda reached its peak popularity for boys in 1934, ranking #1322 nationally with 27 babies given the name that year.
Wanda hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1987, when it stood at #8101.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | #8,101 | 5 |
| 1986 | #7,784 | 5 |
| 1984 | #7,306 | 5 |
| 1983 | #5,462 | 7 |
| 1982 | #7,340 | 5 |
| 1977 | #5,109 | 7 |
| 1974 | #4,624 | 7 |
| 1973 | #4,490 | 7 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Wanda most popular?
Wanda was most popular in 1934, when it ranked #47 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Wanda becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Wanda?
At least 282,168 babies have been recorded with the name Wanda in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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