Wordie
One who cherishes or loves words, originating from a playful blend.
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Wordie. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Wordie today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Wordie births was 1926 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Wordie. 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 Wordie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1926
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1926 SSA rank
#4,828
Tracked since 1926
Popularity
Wordie: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Wordie 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 Wordie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Wordie
The given name Wordie has its origins in the ancient Germanic language family, particularly in the Proto-Germanic root word "wurdi", which meant "word" or "speech". This linguistic connection suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals who were skilled in oratory, poetry, or storytelling.
In the early medieval period, the name Wordie appeared in various forms, such as "Wurdi", "Wurdie", and "Wurdic", across different Germanic tribes and regions. It was particularly prevalent in areas like modern-day Germany, the Netherlands, and parts of northern France, where Germanic influence was strong.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Wordie can be found in the Frankish annals from the 8th century, where a nobleman named Wurdie is mentioned as a participant in a diplomatic mission to the court of Charlemagne. This historical reference indicates that the name had already gained prominence within the Frankish elite.
In the 11th century, a monk named Wordie of Liège was renowned for his scholarly works and contributions to the preservation of ancient manuscripts. His writings on philosophy and theology were widely circulated throughout medieval Europe, further popularizing the name among intellectual and religious circles.
During the Renaissance period, a notable figure bearing the name Wordie was Wordie von Mühlheim, a German humanist and poet born in 1492. His collection of sonnets and odes, titled "Wordie's Verses", was widely acclaimed and influenced the literary landscape of the time.
In the 17th century, Wordie Jacobsen, a Dutch explorer and navigator, gained fame for his daring voyages to the East Indies. His detailed accounts of the spice trade routes and encounters with indigenous cultures were published in several volumes, making him a prominent figure in the era of maritime exploration.
Another historical figure of note was Wordie Fairchild, an English horticulturist born in 1785. He is credited with introducing several new plant species to Europe and pioneering innovative techniques in gardening and landscape design, leaving a lasting impact on the field of horticulture.
While these examples illustrate the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of individuals named Wordie throughout history, it is important to note that the name has undergone various transformations and linguistic adaptations across different cultures and time periods.
People
Wordie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Wordie 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
Wordie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Wordie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Wordie 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 - US residents.
Is Wordie a common name?
We classify Wordie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Wordie most popular?
The single biggest year for Wordie was 1926, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Wordie is about 0 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 Wordie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Wordie a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Wordie in the SSA data are male. 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 Wordie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Wordie 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 Wordie 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 Wordie?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.