Wendolyn is an uncommon yet intriguing given name, of uncertain origin but often attributed to be a variant of Wendoline, which combines the elements 'wend' meaning 'child' and 'olyn', possibly derived from the male name Oliver. This gives Wendolyn a unique touch while still carrying familiar elements. The name's rarity may make it stand out, offering an original choice for those seeking something distinctive. It has three syllables, with a soft 'n' sound at the end, adding to its gentle cadence.
The name Wendolyn experienced a significant rise and fall in popularity throughout the years. From 5 births per year between 1928-1938, there was a notable surge starting from 1947 with 14 births that year, peaking at 39 births in 1966. However, it began declining thereafter, dropping to as low as 5 births in some years post-1980. Recently, it has maintained around 7 births per year since 2007. Overall, there were a total of 1158 births named Wendolyn from 1928 to 2023.