Windy
Meaningwindy · English
- US rank
- #13,208
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #551 in 1975
6 babies were named Windy in the US in 2025. It has climbed 245 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1948–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Windy you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 270,270 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Windy, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Windy would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryWindy first shows up in US birth records in 1948, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 77 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1975, when it ranked #551. Today it's #13,208, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowWindy was 2.1× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 129,870 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 270,270.
- TrendWindy has climbed 245 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #13,208. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn English, Windy means “windy”.
About the name Windy
Windy is a girl name of English origin meaning “windy”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with W and ending in “-ndy”. US birth records list Windy for girls from 1948 to 2025, in 76 of those 78 years. Its best year was 1975, when it ranked #551 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #13,208, with 6 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 4.7 | 212,766 girls |
| 1950s | 14 | 69,832 girls |
| 1960s | 54 | 18,505 girls |
| 1970s | 161 | 6,203 girls |
| 1980s | 46 | 21,673 girls |
| 1990s | 14 | 73,855 girls |
| 2000s | 6.3 | 159,236 girls |
| 2010s | 4.1 | 243,902 girls |
| 2020s | 3.6 | 279,070 girls |
Other spellings of Windy
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Windy
What does the name Windy mean?
Windy means “windy” in English.
What is the origin of the name Windy?
Windy has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Windy a boy or girl name?
Windy is a girl name.
How popular is the name Windy?
Windy ranked #13,208 for US girls in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1975 (#551).