Windy
Every Windy since 1948 — 4,983 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Windy
Windy is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #14,835 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1948, 4,983 American babies have been named Windy. Its peak came in 1975, when 310 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Windy stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Windy year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #14,835 | — | — |
| 2024 | 8 | #12,089 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 9 | #11,188 | — | — |
| 2021 | 6 | #15,140 | — | — |
| 2020 | 6 | #14,986 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | 9 | #11,389 | — | — |
| 2017 | 7 | #14,034 | — | — |
| 2016 | 6 | #16,126 | — | — |
| 2015 | 7 | #14,410 | — | — |
| 2014 | 9 | #11,886 | — | — |
| 2013 | 9 | #11,914 | — | — |
| 2012 | 9 | #12,161 | — | — |
| 2011 | 7 | #14,757 | — | — |
| 2010 | 9 | #12,224 | — | — |
| 2009 | 6 | #17,190 | — | — |
| 2008 | 7 | #15,329 | — | — |
| 2007 | 15 | #8,503 | — | — |
| 2006 | 14 | #8,698 | — | — |
| 2005 | 14 | #8,310 | — | — |
| 2004 | 11 | #9,861 | — | — |
| 2003 | 13 | #8,481 | — | — |
| 2002 | 11 | #9,449 | — | — |
| 2001 | 11 | #9,325 | — | — |
| 2000 | 14 | #7,565 | — | — |
| 1995 | 17 | #5,672 | — | — |
| 1990 | 52 | #2,400 | — | — |
| 1985 | 60 | #1,881 | — | — |
| 1980 | 153 | #976 | — | — |
| 1975 | 310 | #553 | — | — |
| 1970 | 220 | #707 | — | — |
| 1965 | 69 | #1,322 | — | — |
| 1960 | 62 | #1,403 | — | — |
| 1955 | 17 | #2,837 | — | — |
| 1950 | 15 | #2,780 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Windy in 2025?
Windy ranked #14,835 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Windy?
4,983 babies have been named Windy in the United States since 1948, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Windy most popular?
Windy peaked in 1975, when 310 newborns received the name.
Is Windy a boy or girl name?
Windy is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Windy rising or falling?
Windy is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.