Wyvonna
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from a surname.
Name Census estimates that about 8 living Americans carry the first name Wyvonna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Wyvonna today is around 80 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Wyvonna births was 1932 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Wyvonna. 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 Wyvonna is about 80 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Wyvonnas were born before 1956.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Wyvonna. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
8
~ 1 in 42,844,292 Americans
Peak year
1932
6 babies that year
Average age
80
years old
1950 SSA rank
#6,100
Tracked since 1932
Popularity
Wyvonna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Wyvonna from the 1930s through to the 1950s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1930s, with 16 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1930s peak, Wyvonna remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Wyvonna 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 Wyvonna 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 Wyvonna
The given name Wyvonna is of English origin and emerged in the late 19th century. It is a feminine variation of the name Wyvern, which is derived from the Old English word "wyvern" meaning a legendary, winged, dragon-like creature. The name is thought to be a combination of the words "wyvern" and the suffix "-a," which was often added to names to create a feminine form.
While the name Wyvonna itself does not appear to have any direct historical references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, the mythical creature wyvern has been depicted in various literary works and heraldic emblems throughout history. The earliest recorded use of the name Wyvonna can be traced back to England in the late 19th century.
One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Wyvonna was Wyvonna Bernice Noel (1907-1982), an American actress and singer who appeared in several films and television shows during the 1930s and 1940s. Another early bearer of the name was Wyvonna Calhoun (1915-2005), an American social worker and community activist who played a significant role in desegregating public facilities in her hometown of Topeka, Kansas.
In the realm of literature, Wyvonna Littrell (1922-2014) was an American author and educator who wrote several books on the history and culture of the Ozark Mountains region. Wyvonna Anita Ransom (1936-2018) was a notable figure in the civil rights movement, serving as the first African American woman elected to the Kansas House of Representatives in 1968.
Additionally, Wyvonna Lee Carden (1948-present) is an American singer-songwriter and musician who has been active in the country music scene since the 1970s, releasing several albums and singles throughout her career.
It is worth noting that while the name Wyvonna has historical roots, it has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, with only a handful of notable individuals bearing this unique moniker.
People
Wyvonna + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Wyvonna 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
Wyvonna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Wyvonna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Wyvonna 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 42,844,292 US residents.
Is Wyvonna a common name?
We classify Wyvonna as "Very Rare". It ranks above 24.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 26 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Wyvonna most popular?
The single biggest year for Wyvonna was 1932, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Wyvonna is about 80 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 Wyvonna in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Wyvonna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Wyvonna 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 Wyvonna still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Wyvonna 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 Wyvonna 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 have Wyvonna as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.