Holding steady.
Popularity of Wandra since 1942
Babies named Wandra per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 50 |
| 1950s | 133 |
| 1960s | 93 |
| 1970s | 32 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Wandra is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1942, a period when inventive names with the suffix -andra were briefly in vogue. Its peak year was 1952, though specific ranking data is unavailable, suggesting it never reached widespread popularity. The name belongs to a stable trajectory, indicating it has never seen a sharp rise or fall in usage. Wandra is primarily an American coinage, possibly related to the Slavic name Wanda but with a distinctly modern flair. Today it is exceptionally uncommon, with fewer than five annual births recorded in recent years.
Wandra first appeared in U.S. records in 1942 during a period when invented feminine names ending in -andra were fashionable. It may have been inspired by names like Wanda combined with the popular suffix -andra, or it could be a variant spelling of Wanda, a name of Slavic origin meaning 'wanderer'. The name saw modest use in the mid-20th century, particularly in the 1950s, but has since become rare.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Wanda
Sibling names for Wandra
Names that share Wandra's style, for a brother or sister.
