Wynn Unisex

Popularity: #842 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationWIN / /wɪn/

Welsh; English

Meaning

Welsh: fair, blessed; English: friend

Historical & Cultural Background

Wynn is a name of Welsh origin, often used as a given name and surname. In Welsh culture, it is associated with positive attributes such as fairness and blessing. The name has also been adopted in English-speaking countries, where it is appreciated for its simplicity and charm. It has historical roots in various forms of literature and has been used by notable figures throughout history.

Trend Summary

Wynn has seen a modest rise in popularity in the United States over recent years.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Win
  • Wynne

International Variants

  • Wyn (Welsh)
  • Wynn (English)

Famous people named Wynn

Wynn Bullock was an American photographer known for his contributions to the field of fine art photography.

Wynn McCarthy is a notable American author recognized for her works in contemporary fiction.

Wynn Handman was an influential American acting teacher and director, known for his work in theater.

Wynn K. McCarthy is a prominent figure in the field of environmental science and policy.

Fictional characters named Wynn

Wynn is a character in the video game 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt,' known for his role in the storyline.

Wynn is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball,' often depicted in humorous scenarios.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Wynn was first seen in the United States in 1912. Wynn has ranked as high as #1290 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Pennsylvania, Utah, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Wynn has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Wynn (2024)

StateBirthsShare
GA 8
22%
CA 7
19%
TX 6
17%
FL 5
14%
NC 5
14%
UT 5
14%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19125
19146
19158
19165
19177
19209
19218
192211
19245
192511
19268
192714
19287
19295
19305
19335
19348
193513
19396
194013
194129
194222
194331
194422
194520
194634
194725
194847
194940
195028
195129
195233
195327
195454
195542
195619
195730
195843
195932
196037
196134
196227
196323
196426
196526
196615
196715
196821
196925
197021
197126
197213
19739
197420
197514
197614
19776
197810
197914
198113
198213
19837
198413
19859
19868
19878
198815
198913
19909
19918
199214
199312
19949
199514
199613
199716
199820
199916
200017
200110
200216
200317
200416
200521
200621
200738
200825
200945
201028
201154
201247
201349
201460
201566
201652
201757
201858
201972
202063
202174
202269
202386
202482