Wynn Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
67% Masculine / 33% Feminine
Meaning:
Wynn means 'joy' or 'pleasure'.
Meaning of the Name Wynn
Wynn is a unisex name of Old English origin. It is derived from the Old English word 'wynn', meaning 'joy' or 'pleasure'. In Old English and Old Norse mythology, Wynn is associated with the concept of joy, happiness, and good fortune. The name has a positive and uplifting meaning, reflecting the cheerful and optimistic qualities of someone named Wynn.
Popularity of the Name Wynn
The popularity for the name Wynn peaked in popularity in the year 2021 with 86 births, which ranked number 3,974 out of 28,927 unique names for that year. Wynn had the most female births in 2021 with 86, which ranked number 2,164 out of 17,628 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2021 with 74, which ranked number 1,995 out of 14,057 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Wynn has increased sharply over the last ten years from 81 births to 150 births, an increase of 85.19%. Among males, Wynn has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 47 births to 69 births, an increase of 46.81%. Among females, Wynn has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 34 births to 81 births, an increase of 138.24%.
Nationwide Popularity of Wynn
- 20 Year Trend of Wynn: 614.29%
- 10 Year Trend of Wynn: 85.19%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Wynn: 46.81%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Wynn: 138.24%
Popularity of Wynn by State
For males, Wynn was most popular in Southeastern states with 11 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in FL, with 6 male births. Among females, Wynn was most popular in Midwestern states with 7 births in the region. It was most commonly used in IL, with 7 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Wynn. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 | 2528 | < 5 | N/A |
| CO | 5 | 799 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 6 | 1602 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1517 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1146 |
| NY | 5 | 1798 | 5 | 2109 |
| TN | 5 | 1019 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Wynn
- Total Births of Wynn: 160 (6.36%)
- Male Births of Wynn: 72 (3.91%)
- Female Births of Wynn: 88 (9.07%)
Given the upward trend of Wynn over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 6.36% increase in total births, for a total of 160 births in 2024. Male births for Wynn have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 72 male births in 2024, an increase of 3.91%. For Females, births for Wynn have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 88 female births in 2024, an increase of 9.07%.