Wynelle
An anglicized variant of the French name Guynelle, derived from the Germanic name Gundrada.
Name Census estimates that about 85 living Americans carry the first name Wynelle. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Wynelle today is around 82 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Wynelle births was 1926 (26 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Wynelle. 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
- • The typical person named Wynelle is about 82 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Wynelles were born before 1954.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Wynelle. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
85
~ 1 in 4,032,404 Americans
Peak year
1926
26 babies that year
Average age
82
years old
1964 SSA rank
#5,999
Tracked since 1913
Popularity
Wynelle: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Wynelle from the 1910s through to the 1960s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 192 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Wynelle 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 Wynelle during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Wynelles live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Georgia, Texas, Alabama recorded the most babies named Wynelle, while Alabama, Texas, Georgia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 86 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Wynelle
The name Wynelle is a feminine given name of English origin, derived from the Old English words "wyn," meaning "joy" or "pleasure," and "elle," meaning "fortification" or "stronghold." It is believed to have emerged during the Anglo-Saxon period in England, sometime between the 5th and 11th centuries.
While the name Wynelle is not commonly found in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it may have been used in various historical records and documents from medieval England. Unfortunately, due to the scarcity of records from that time period, the earliest recorded examples of this name are difficult to pinpoint with certainty.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Wynelle was Wynelle de Beaumont, a noblewoman who lived in the 12th century. She was the daughter of Robert de Beaumont, Earl of Leicester, and was married to William de Roumare, a prominent Norman baron.
Another notable figure with the name Wynelle was Wynelle Penrose, an English writer and poet who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. She is known for her collection of poems titled "The Garden of Zephyrus," published in 1612.
In the 18th century, Wynelle Grosvenor was a prominent socialite and philanthropist in London. She was actively involved in various charitable organizations and was known for her efforts in supporting education and healthcare initiatives for underprivileged children.
During the Victorian era, Wynelle Harrington was a renowned painter and artist. Born in 1832, she gained recognition for her stunning landscapes and portraits, many of which are now part of prestigious art collections around the world.
In more recent history, Wynelle Devillier was a French-American chef and author who wrote several cookbooks on Cajun and Creole cuisine. She was born in 1920 and played a significant role in popularizing the rich culinary traditions of Louisiana.
While the name Wynelle may not be as common today as it once was, it carries a rich history and a unique blend of Old English roots, reflecting the concepts of joy and fortification. Throughout the centuries, various individuals have carried this name with distinction, leaving their mark in various fields such as literature, art, and culinary arts.
People
Wynelle + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Wynelle 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
Wynelle: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Wynelle?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 85 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Wynelle 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 4,032,404 US residents.
Is Wynelle a common name?
We classify Wynelle as "Very Rare". It ranks above 62.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 548 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Wynelle most popular?
The single biggest year for Wynelle was 1926, when 26 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Wynelle is about 82 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Wynelle a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Wynelle in the SSA data are female. 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.