Wynston
An English masculine name derived from "wine" and "town", referring to one from a wine town.
Name Census estimates that about 671 living Americans carry the first name Wynston. It is a predominantly male name (99.3% of registrations). The average person named Wynston today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Wynston births was 2023 (56 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Wynston. 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.
People living today
671
~ 1 in 510,811 Americans
Peak year
2023
56 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,778
Tracked since 1989
Gender
Gender distribution for Wynston
Out of the 677 babies given the name Wynston since 1880, 99.3% were registered as male. The name sits firmly on the male side of the spectrum, with only a handful of female registrations across the entire dataset.
Wynston as a male name
- Ranked #2,778 in 2024
- 47 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2023 (56 births)
Wynston as a female name
- Ranked #17,618 in 2022
- 5 female births in 2022
- Peak: 2022 (5 births)
Popularity
Wynston: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Wynston from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 274 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
Wynston 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 Wynston during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Wynstons live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Texas, Minnesota, California recorded the most babies named Wynston, while Ohio, California, Minnesota recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 8 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Wynston
The name Wynston originates from Old English and finds its roots in the Germanic word "wine" meaning friend and "ston" meaning stone or rock. It is believed to have been a name given to individuals who were considered loyal and steadfast companions, with the strength and durability of a stone.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Wynston can be traced back to the 9th century in Anglo-Saxon England. It was a relatively popular moniker among the nobility and aristocracy during the Middle Ages. One of the first notable individuals to bear this name was Wynston of Bamburgh, a prominent warrior and landowner who lived in Northumbria in the late 10th century.
In the 12th century, a monk named Wynston of Evesham gained recognition for his scholarly works and contributions to the religious community. He is credited with writing several treatises on theology and philosophy, which were widely studied in monastic circles during that era.
During the Tudor period, Wynston Browne (1501-1567) was a respected lawyer and Member of Parliament who served under King Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I. He played a crucial role in the legal reforms of that time and was known for his expertise in constitutional law.
In the 17th century, Sir Wynston Churchill (1620-1688) was a prominent English military leader and statesman. He fought in the English Civil War and later served as a Member of Parliament and Governor of Hull. He was also a distant ancestor of the famous Prime Minister Winston Churchill.
Another notable figure with the name Wynston was Wynston Hiort (1705-1784), a British naval officer and explorer. He commanded several expeditions to the Arctic regions and made significant contributions to the mapping and charting of the northern waters.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Wynston. The name's enduring legacy reflects its origins as a symbol of loyalty, strength, and resilience, qualities that have been admired across cultures and generations.
People
Wynston + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Wynston 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
Wynston: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Wynston?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 671 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Wynston 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 510,811 US residents.
Is Wynston a common name?
We classify Wynston as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 677 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Wynston most popular?
The single biggest year for Wynston was 2023, when 56 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Wynston is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Wynston a male name?
Yes, 99.3% of people registered as Wynston 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.