Wisin
A diminutive of the Spanish name Guillermo of Germanic origin.
Name Census estimates that about 27 living Americans carry the first name Wisin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Wisin today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Wisin births was 2008 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Wisin. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Wisin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
27
~ 1 in 12,694,605 Americans
Peak year
2008
11 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2012 SSA rank
#12,202
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Wisin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Wisin from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 16 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Wisin remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Wisin by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Wisin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Wisin
The name Wisin is believed to have its origins in the ancient Greek language, derived from the word "wisi" which means "wisdom" or "knowledge." It first appeared in historical records around the 5th century BC, during the Golden Age of Ancient Greece.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Wisin was a renowned philosopher and scholar from Athens, who lived between 470 BC and 399 BC. His teachings and writings on ethics, politics, and metaphysics heavily influenced the works of Plato and other prominent thinkers of the time.
In the 3rd century AD, a monk named Wisin gained recognition for his contributions to the early Christian church. He is credited with translating several religious texts from Greek to Latin, helping to spread the teachings of Christianity throughout the Roman Empire.
During the Renaissance period, a Italian painter and architect named Wisin da Vinci (1452-1519) became famous for his iconic works, including the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper. His diverse talents and innovative approach to art and design have made him one of the most celebrated figures in the history of the Renaissance.
In the 18th century, a French philosopher and writer named Wisin Voltaire (1694-1778) gained widespread acclaim for his satirical works and his promotion of freedom of expression and religious tolerance. His writings, such as Candide and Philosophical Letters, had a significant impact on the Enlightenment movement.
More recently, a prominent figure with the name Wisin was a German composer and pianist, Wisin Beethoven (1770-1827), whose symphonies, concertos, and sonatas are considered masterpieces of classical music. His innovative compositions and profound influence on the development of Western music have cemented his legacy as one of the greatest composers of all time.
People
Wisin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Wisin as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with W
Other first names starting with W with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Wisin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Wisin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 27 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Wisin going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 12,694,605 US residents.
Is Wisin a common name?
We classify Wisin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 44.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 27 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Wisin most popular?
The single biggest year for Wisin was 2008, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Wisin is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Wisin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Wisin in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.