girl's name
Wendalyn
WEN-duh-lin (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 50
Wendalyn is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1977 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1970, when 9 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1949.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Wendalyn Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1940s to 1970s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 7 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 16 |
| 1970s | 27 |
How Popular Is Wendalyn?
In 1977, Wendalyn was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Wendalyn
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
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Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Wendalyn over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Wendalyn
- English WEN-duh-lin
Sibling Names for Wendalyn
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Wendalyn — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Wendalyn
How popular is the name Wendalyn?
In 1977, Wendalyn was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Wendalyn a girl's or a boy's name?
Wendalyn is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Wendalyn?
Wendalyn has 3 syllables.
When was Wendalyn most popular?
Wendalyn peaked in 1970, when 9 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.