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While often associated with the character in Peter Pan, the name was likely a nickname for Gwendolyn or derived from the nursery word 'fwendy'. It gained widespread popularity in the 20th century after J.M. Barrie used it for his heroine.
About 165 girls were named Wendy in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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