Wynterrose
A feminine compound name combining "wynter" and "rose", symbolizing winter beauty.
Name Census estimates that about 31 living Americans carry the first name Wynterrose. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Wynterrose today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Wynterrose births was 2020 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Wynterrose. 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 Wynterrose. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
31
~ 1 in 11,056,592 Americans
Peak year
2020
8 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2023 SSA rank
#15,073
Tracked since 2017
Popularity
Wynterrose: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Wynterrose 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 21 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
Wynterrose 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 Wynterrose 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 Wynterrose
The name Wynterrose is a modern English compound name derived from the words "winter" and "rose." Its roots can be traced back to Old English, where "winter" referred to the coldest season of the year, and ultimately comes from the Proto-Germanic "wintruz." The word "rose" has its origins in the Latin "rosa," which was borrowed from the Greek "rhodon."
Although the name Wynterrose itself is a relatively recent coinage, its components have historical references. Winter has been a prominent motif in literature and mythology, symbolizing themes of dormancy, hardship, and renewal. The rose, on the other hand, has been revered across cultures for its beauty, fragrance, and associations with love, passion, and spirituality.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Wynterrose can be found in the historical novel "The Winter Rose" by Jennifer Donnelly, published in 2006. The novel follows the intertwined stories of three women from different eras, all connected by a mysterious journal and a rose planted in the winter.
While Wynterrose is not a common name, there have been a few notable individuals who have borne it or variants of it throughout history. In the 16th century, the English poet and translator Wynter Rose (c. 1530-1590) gained recognition for her poetic works, including translations of Italian sonnets.
Another notable bearer of the name was Wynter Rose Hawkins (1901-1985), an American artist and illustrator known for her vibrant depictions of floral subjects. Her works were featured in various exhibitions and publications during her lifetime.
In the realm of literature, the character Wynter Rose appeared in the fantasy novel series "The Winternight Trilogy" by Katherine Arden, published between 2017 and 2019. Wynter Rose was a powerful sorceress and a central figure in the novels, reflecting the union of winter and the symbolic power of the rose.
Lastly, Wynter Rose Cunningham (b. 1987) is a contemporary American singer-songwriter and musician. Her unique blend of folk and indie rock has garnered critical acclaim, and she has released several albums showcasing her poetic lyrics and evocative melodies.
These examples demonstrate the diverse contexts in which the name Wynterrose has been embraced, from literature and art to music, reflecting its symbolic and aesthetic appeal.
People
Wynterrose + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Wynterrose 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
Wynterrose: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Wynterrose?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 31 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Wynterrose 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 11,056,592 US residents.
Is Wynterrose a common name?
We classify Wynterrose as "Very Rare". It ranks above 47% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 31 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Wynterrose most popular?
The single biggest year for Wynterrose was 2020, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Wynterrose is about 6 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 Wynterrose in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Wynterrose a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Wynterrose 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.
Is Wynterrose still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Wynterrose 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 Wynterrose 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 Americans are named Wynterrose?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.