Holding steady, #5,608 for boys today.
Popularity of Wyn since 1944
Babies named Wyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 0 | 5 |
| 1950s | 6 | 28 |
| 1960s | 5 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 5 |
| 2010s | 6 | 51 |
| 2020s | 20 | 65 |
Meaning & origin
Wyn is a concise Welsh name with a gentle yet strong sound. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1944, but remains uncommon, with a recent rank of 5608 and a frequency of 1 in 106755 births in 2025. Its peak year was 2022, suggesting a slight uptick in modern usage. The name's simplicity and meaning tie it to Welsh heritage, though it has no strong association with particular states. For parents seeking a short, meaningful name with Celtic roots, Wyn offers an understated alternative to more mainstream picks.
Wyn is a Welsh name derived from the element 'gwyn', meaning 'white, fair, blessed'. It is a unisex name in Welsh tradition, though more common for boys historically. The name can also be a short form of names like Wynne or Gwyneth.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Wyn
Names that share Wyn's style, for a brother or sister.
