Wynn
56% girls · 44% boys
About Wynn
Wynn or Wyn is a Welsh male name deriving from the very productive gwyn element, which forms part of all Welsh names ending -wyn or -wen, as well as the Gwen names and the Irish Fin- names. Wynn is a soft and gentle yet sturdy choice which feels quietly timeless and charming.
Wynn for girls#1709 US
Wynn is an attractive Welsh name, originally male but now also used for girls outside of Wales. The authentic feminine version would be Gwen, which derives from the same very productive gwyn element, making it a relative of all Welsh names ending -wyn or -wen, as well as the Irish Fin- names.
Wynn is a soft and gentle yet sturdy choice which lends itself to sweet nickname Winnie or Wynnie.
Pronounced WIN.
As of October 2026, Wynn ranked #1726 for boys and #1709 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1027 for boys in 1954, Nameberry popularity #157 for boys.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,255 | 60 | #3,365 | 48 |
| 2015 | #2,131 | 66 | #3,206 | 52 |
| 2016 | #2,474 | 52 | #3,582 | 44 |
| 2017 | #2,315 | 57 | #2,812 | 61 |
| 2018 | #2,324 | 58 | #3,105 | 53 |
| 2019 | #2,039 | 72 | #3,218 | 50 |
| 2020 | #2,206 | 63 | #2,437 | 72 |
| 2021 | #2,019 | 74 | #2,183 | 86 |
| 2022 | #2,147 | 69 | #2,291 | 82 |
| 2023 | #1,867 | 86 | #2,311 | 80 |
| 2024 | #1,927 | 82 | #1,992 | 99 |
| 2025 | #1,726 | 95 | #1,709 | 120 |
World rankings
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