Boy · #12,182 in 2026

Wystan

Wigstan, also known as Saint Wystan, was the son of Wigmund of Mercia and Ælfflæd, daughter of King Ceolwulf I of Mercia.

Current Rank
#12,182
Peak Rank
#12,182 (2016)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2016
First Year
2016
Last Year
2016
Peak Year
#12182
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Wystan

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

Wigstan, also known as Saint Wystan, was the son of Wigmund of Mercia and Ælfflæd, daughter of King Ceolwulf I of Mercia.

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Origin & history
The crypt in St Wystan's Church, Repton , Derbyshire , where Wigstan was originally buried Like many Mercians of the period very little is known about Wigstan. He was the son of Wigmund and Ælfflæd , both the offspring of Mercian kings, Wiglaf and Ceolwulf I respectively. Wigmund, according to the Croyland Chronicle , died of dysentery before his father King Wiglaf, making Wigstan heir to the kingdom of Mercia . However, when Wiglaf died c.839, Wigstan declined the kingship preferring religious life and monastic orders instead. Beorhtwulf , possibly Wigstan's great-uncle, became king instead.

The Story of Wystan

Wystan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2016, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2016, when 5 Wystans were born — ranking #12,182 that year. As of 2026, Wystan ranks #12,182 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Wystans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Wystan

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Frequently Asked Questions about Wystan

What does the name Wystan mean?
Wigstan, also known as Saint Wystan, was the son of Wigmund of Mercia and Ælfflæd, daughter of King Ceolwulf I of Mercia.
How popular is Wystan in 2026?
In 2026, Wystan ranks #12,182 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Wystan most popular?
Wystan reached its peak popularity in 2016, ranking #12,182 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Wystan a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Wystan is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Wystan?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Wystan include Aaseem, Abdelhamid, Abdulhaadi. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Wystan

Wystan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2016 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Wystan's peak popularity came in 2016 when it ranked #12,182. Use the chart and map above to compare Wystan'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.