Unisex · #1,857 in 2026

Wynn

Wynn is a given name and nickname. People with the first name Wynn include:Wynn Bruce (1971–2022), American climate activist who self-immolated Wynn Bullock (1902–1975), American photographer Wynn Chamberlain (1927–2014), American artist, filmmaker and author Wynn Edwards (1842–1900), American farmer and politician Wynn Everett, American actress Wynn Handman, American theatre director Wynn Harmon…

Current Rank
#1,857
Peak Rank
#1,021 (2026)
Total Babies
3K
5-Yr Trend
+27%
👧 Girl peak #1,973 (2K total)
👦 Boy peak #1,021 (3K total)
👦As Boy Name
1912
First Year
2026
Last Year
2026
Peak Year
#1021
Peak Rank
3K
Total Count
105
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1940
First Year
2026
Last Year
2024
Peak Year
#1973
Peak Rank
2K
Total Count
64
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Wynn

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Wynn is a given name and nickname. People with the first name Wynn include:Wynn Bruce (1971–2022), American climate activist who self-immolated Wynn Bullock (1902–1975), American photographer Wynn Chamberlain (1927–2014), American artist, filmmaker and author Wynn Edwards (1842–1900), American farmer and politician Wynn Everett, American actress Wynn Handman, American theatre director Wynn Harmon…

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The Story of Wynn

As a girl name

Wynn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1940, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 99 Wynns were born — ranking #1,973 that year. As of 2026, Wynn ranks #1,993 for girls with 99 births, rising sharply (+42% over the past five years). In total, more than 2K Wynns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Wynn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1912, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 88 Wynns were born — ranking #1,857 that year. As of 2026, Wynn ranks #1,857 for boys with 88 births, rising sharply (+27% over the past five years). In total, more than 3K Wynns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Wynn

Phonetically similar names — useful when Wynn is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Wynn

What does the name Wynn mean?
Wynn is a given name and nickname. People with the first name Wynn include:Wynn Bruce (1971–2022), American climate activist who self-immolated Wynn Bullock (1902–1975), American photographer Wynn Chamberlain (1927–2014), American artist, filmmaker and author Wynn Edwards (1842–1900), American farmer and politician Wynn Everett, American actress Wynn Handman, American theatre director Wynn Harmon…
How popular is Wynn in 2026?
In 2026, Wynn ranks #1,857 among boys' names in the U.S., with 88 babies given the name that year.
When was Wynn most popular?
Wynn reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #1,021 that year with 88 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Wynn most popular?
Wynn has historically been most popular in Utah, Pennsylvania, Ohio. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Wynn.
Is Wynn a unisex name?
Yes — Wynn is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 37% of Wynns assigned female and 63% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Wynn?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Wynn include Amador, Gayland, Jarell. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Wynn

Wynn is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1912 and has accumulated 3K births in the dataset. Wynn's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #1,021. Use the chart and map above to compare Wynn's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.