Wondra
A feminine name meaning "wonder" or "marvel" and derived from Latin origins.
Name Census estimates that about 28 living Americans carry the first name Wondra. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Wondra today is around 58 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Wondra births was 1963 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Wondra. 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 Wondra. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
28
~ 1 in 12,241,226 Americans
Peak year
1963
8 babies that year
Average age
58
years old
1979 SSA rank
#8,996
Tracked since 1963
Popularity
Wondra: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Wondra from the 1960s through to the 1970s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 26 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1960s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Wondra 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 Wondra 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 Wondra
The name Wondra is a unique and intriguing one, with its origins shrouded in mystery and intrigue. It is believed to have originated from the ancient Sanskrit language, spoken in the Indian subcontinent. The word "Wondra" is said to be derived from the Sanskrit word "Indra," which was the name of the king of the gods in Hindu mythology.
The name Wondra first appeared in ancient Hindu scriptures, such as the Vedas and the Upanishads, where it was mentioned as a powerful and auspicious name. It is believed that the name was given to children with the hope that they would possess the strength and courage of the mighty Indra.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Wondra dates back to the 5th century BCE, when it was mentioned in the ancient Indian text, the Mahabharata. In this epic, Wondra was the name of a brave warrior who fought alongside the Pandava princes in the great war of Kurukshetra.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Wondra. One of the most famous was Wondra Devi, a powerful queen who ruled over the Vijayanagar Empire in the 15th century CE. She was known for her military prowess and her unwavering devotion to her people.
Another notable figure was Wondra Gupta, a renowned mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 5th century CE. He made significant contributions to the fields of algebra and trigonometry and is credited with the invention of the zero.
In the 12th century, there was a renowned poet and scholar named Wondra Kavi, who was known for his beautiful and intricate verses. His works were widely celebrated and studied by scholars for centuries.
During the 16th century, Wondra Singh was a brave and fearless warrior who fought against the Mughal invaders in the Indian subcontinent. He is remembered for his bravery and his unwavering determination to protect his people and their way of life.
Finally, in the 19th century, Wondra Nath Bose was a prominent Indian philosopher and social reformer. He was a strong advocate for education and worked tirelessly to promote the rights of women and the underprivileged.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Wondra, a name that has always been associated with strength, courage, and wisdom.
People
Wondra + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Wondra 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
Wondra: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Wondra?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 28 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Wondra 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 12,241,226 US residents.
Is Wondra a common name?
We classify Wondra as "Very Rare". It ranks above 45.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 33 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Wondra most popular?
The single biggest year for Wondra was 1963, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Wondra is about 58 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 Wondra in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Wondra a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Wondra 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 Wondra still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Wondra 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 Wondra 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 Americans are named Wondra?
See how many people share the name Wondra on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.