Windee
A feminine name possibly derived from the word "wind".
Name Census estimates that about 23 living Americans carry the first name Windee. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Windee today is around 54 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Windee births was 1968 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Windee. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Windee. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
23
~ 1 in 14,902,363 Americans
Peak year
1968
10 babies that year
Average age
54
years old
1975 SSA rank
#10,588
Tracked since 1968
Popularity
Windee: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Windee from the 1960s through to the 1970s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 16 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Windee by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Windee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Windee
The name Windee finds its origins in the ancient Germanic languages, particularly Old Norse and Old English. It is derived from the root word "wind," which refers to the natural force of moving air. This connection to the elements and nature is a common theme among many names originating in these ancient Northern European cultures.
In Old Norse, the word "vindr" meant wind, and it was often used as a descriptive element in names, such as Vindbjörn (wind bear) or Vindbera (wind bearer). Similarly, in Old English, the word "wind" was used in names like Windfrith (wind-peace) or Windgar (wind-spear). The name Windee likely emerged as a diminutive or shortened form of these longer names.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Windee can be traced back to the medieval period in England and Scandinavia. One notable historical figure bearing this name was Windee the Wanderer, a legendary Norse explorer who is said to have traveled extensively throughout the North Atlantic region in the 9th century.
In the 12th century, a monk named Windee of Lindisfarne was renowned for his illuminated manuscripts and calligraphy work at the Lindisfarne Priory in Northumbria, England. His intricate designs and illustrations adorned many religious texts of the time.
During the Renaissance period, a woman named Windee Boleyn, a distant relative of Anne Boleyn, was a courtier in the court of King Henry VIII. Her wit and charm were widely praised among the English nobility of the time.
In the 17th century, Windee Blackwood was a renowned Scottish poet and playwright whose works often explored themes of nature and the human connection to the natural world. Her collection of poetry, "Whispers of the Wind," was highly acclaimed during her lifetime (1620-1685).
Another notable figure was Windee Stormborn, a fearless Norwegian sea captain who sailed the treacherous waters of the Arctic Circle in the late 18th century. Her daring voyages and navigational skills were celebrated, and she is credited with charting several previously unmapped islands and coastal regions (1748-1819).
While the name Windee may not be as common today as it once was, its rich history and connection to the forces of nature have made it a unique and enduring name throughout the centuries.
People
Windee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Windee as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with W
Other first names starting with W with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Windee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Windee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 23 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Windee going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 14,902,363 US residents.
Is Windee a common name?
We classify Windee as "Very Rare". It ranks above 42.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 26 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Windee most popular?
The single biggest year for Windee was 1968, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Windee is about 54 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Windee in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Windee a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Windee in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Windee still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Windee in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Windee can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Windee?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.