Girl nameCurrently #2,425 in the USRising
Wednesday
//ˈwɛnzdi//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20239 lettersStarts with W
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Wednesday's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Wednesday's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Wednesday |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 15 |
| 1966 | 22 |
| 1967 | 15 |
| 1968 | 14 |
| 1969 | 15 |
| 1970 | 22 |
| 1971 | 25 |
| 1972 | 22 |
| 1973 | 16 |
| 1974 | 22 |
| 1975 | 16 |
| 1976 | 12 |
| 1977 | 21 |
| 1978 | 12 |
| 1979 | 10 |
| 1980 | 11 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1982 | 11 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 10 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1991 | 11 |
| 1992 | 12 |
| 1993 | 20 |
| 1994 | 18 |
| 1995 | 15 |
| 1996 | 15 |
| 1997 | 19 |
| 1998 | 15 |
| 1999 | 11 |
| 2000 | 13 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 15 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 20 |
| 2007 | 26 |
| 2008 | 37 |
| 2009 | 32 |
| 2010 | 28 |
| 2011 | 32 |
| 2012 | 31 |
| 2013 | 48 |
| 2014 | 37 |
| 2015 | 61 |
| 2016 | 51 |
| 2017 | 67 |
| 2018 | 64 |
| 2019 | 78 |
| 2020 | 76 |
| 2021 | 113 |
| 2022 | 97 |
| 2023 | 153 |
| 2024 | 75 |
Wednesday through the decades
- Wednesday peaked in 2023, when 153 babies were named Wednesday in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Wednesday has risen 178% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Wednesday currently ranks #2,425 in the US and is on the rise.