Holding steady.
Popularity of Windi since 1962
Babies named Windi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 69 |
| 1970s | 276 |
| 1980s | 103 |
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Windi is a rare modern variant of Wendy or Windy that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1962. It peaked in 1973 but never reached the top 1000, illustrating a pattern of sporadic, low-level usage typical of creative respellings. Despite its straightforward pronunciation, Windi has not gained traction; it has been borne by fewer than 5 children per year in most decades since the 1970s. Its trajectory remains stable, neither rising nor falling significantly. Without a clear etymology or historical pedigree, Windi remains a whimsical, personal choice rather than a name with deep roots.
Windi is a modern coinage, probably a respelling of Wendy or a direct borrowing from the English word 'windy'. Wendy itself was popularized by J.M. Barrie's play 'Peter Pan' (1904) as a name for a minor character, and it may have been derived from the Welsh name Gwendolyn or the nickname 'fwendy' (friend). Windi emerged in the mid-20th century as a creative variant, and its usage has remained rare. The name has no well-established roots beyond English-speaking countries.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Win, Windy, Wendy
Sibling names for Windi
Names that share Windi's style, for a brother or sister.
