Wynnter
A feminine name meaning "winter" or "white" of Old English origin.
Name Census estimates that about 81 living Americans carry the first name Wynnter. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Wynnter today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Wynnter births was 2023 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Wynnter. 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 Wynnter. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
81
~ 1 in 4,231,535 Americans
Peak year
2023
18 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,054
Tracked since 2018
Popularity
Wynnter: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Wynnter from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 60 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Wynnter 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 Wynnter 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 Wynnter
The name Wynnter is of Old English origin, derived from the word "winter," which refers to the coldest season of the year. It is believed to have been used as a surname initially, referring to someone born or living during the winter months.
The earliest recorded use of the name Wynnter dates back to the 13th century in England. It was found in historical records and documents from that period, often appearing as a surname or a descriptive name referring to an individual's association with the winter season.
One of the earliest documented individuals with the name Wynnter was Sir William Wynnter, a knight who lived in the late 13th century and was known for his participation in the Scottish Wars of Independence. Another notable figure was John Wynnter, an English scholar and cleric who lived in the 15th century and served as the Archdeacon of Surrey.
In the 16th century, the name Wynnter gained prominence with the birth of Wynnter Harbord (1536-1592), an English politician and landowner who served as a Member of Parliament. Around the same time, Wynnter Churchill (1542-1624) was a notable English landowner and ancestor of the famous Prime Minister Winston Churchill.
Moving into the 17th century, Wynnter Barry (1610-1673) was an English Puritan minister and author who wrote several religious works. In the 18th century, Wynnter Arundell (1718-1783) was a British naval officer and explorer who contributed to the exploration of the Pacific Ocean.
As the name transitioned into modern times, it became more commonly used as a given name rather than a surname. While it remained relatively rare, several individuals with the first name Wynnter have made their mark throughout history, such as Wynnter Robinson, an American actress and model born in 1945, and Wynnter Vaughan, an English artist and illustrator born in 1926.
Overall, the name Wynnter has a rich history and etymological roots that can be traced back to the Old English language and its association with the winter season. While not as widely used as some other names, it has been borne by notable individuals across various fields throughout the centuries.
People
Wynnter + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Wynnter as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with W
Other first names starting with W with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Wynnter: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Wynnter?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 81 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Wynnter 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 4,231,535 US residents.
Is Wynnter a common name?
We classify Wynnter as "Very Rare". It ranks above 61.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 81 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Wynnter most popular?
The single biggest year for Wynnter was 2023, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Wynnter is about 5 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Wynnter a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Wynnter 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.