Wynnston
A masculine name of English origin meaning "from the friendly town".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Wynnston. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Wynnston today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Wynnston births was 2014 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Wynnston. 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 Wynnston. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2014
5 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2016 SSA rank
#14,097
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Wynnston: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Wynnston 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 Wynnston during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Wynnston
The name Wynnston is an English given name with roots that can be traced back to the Old English language and the Anglo-Saxon era. Derived from the combination of two Old English words, "wynn" meaning joy or delight, and "stan" meaning stone, the name Wynnston can be interpreted to mean "joyful stone" or "stone of delight."
This name gained prominence during the Middle Ages, particularly in the regions of England and parts of Scotland. It was commonly used by families of Anglo-Saxon descent, reflecting their cultural heritage and values. The name's association with joy and delight resonated with these communities, as they often sought to imbue their children's names with positive attributes.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Wynnston can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This document mentions a landowner named Wynnston of Wessex, suggesting the name's usage during the late 11th century.
Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the name Wynnston. One such figure was Wynnston de Warenne, a Norman nobleman who lived in the 12th century and was a prominent landowner in England. Another was Wynnston Fitzwilliam, a 13th-century English knight and crusader who participated in the Seventh Crusade.
In the 15th century, a renowned English scholar and theologian named Wynnston Thorpe gained recognition for his contributions to the study of canon law and his advocacy for church reforms. His works were widely circulated and influenced the intellectual discourse of his time.
During the Tudor period, a prominent merchant and philanthropist named Wynnston Gresham made his mark in London. Born in 1518, he established the Royal Exchange, a significant commercial center that facilitated trade and economic growth in the city.
Another notable figure was Wynnston Churchill, a 17th-century English politician and member of the House of Commons. Born in 1620, he played a crucial role in the events leading up to the Glorious Revolution of 1688, which established constitutional monarchy in England.
While the name Wynnston has diminished in popularity over time, it remains a part of the rich tapestry of English nomenclature, carrying with it the echoes of the Anglo-Saxon heritage and the enduring values of joy and delight.
People
Wynnston + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with W
Other first names starting with W with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Wynnston: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Wynnston?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Wynnston 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Wynnston a common name?
We classify Wynnston as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Wynnston most popular?
The single biggest year for Wynnston was 2014, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Wynnston is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Wynnston in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Wynnston a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Wynnston 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.
Is Wynnston still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Wynnston in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Wynnston can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Wynnston?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.