Holding steady.
Popularity of Wynelle since 1913
Babies named Wynelle per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 83 |
| 1920s | 192 |
| 1930s | 160 |
| 1940s | 75 |
| 1950s | 31 |
| 1960s | 7 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Wynelle is a rare feminine name of uncertain origin, first recorded in the United States in 1913. Its peak usage occurred in 1926, during the decade of the 1920s, when it saw its highest number of births. Since then, its use has declined, and in recent years it has become extremely uncommon, with fewer than five births per year. The name's trajectory is stable, meaning it has not experienced a significant revival. While no top states are recorded, it likely had scattered use across the country. With its soft '-elle' ending and possible connections to Welsh or Old English roots, Wynelle fits the style of early 20th-century American names, though it never entered widespread popularity. Its rarity today makes it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a vintage name with a melodic sound.
The name Wynelle appears to be a modern coinage, combining the Welsh element 'gwyn' meaning 'white, fair, blessed' or the Old English 'wynn' meaning 'joy', with the popular feminine suffix '-elle'. It may also be a variant of Winifred, which derives from the Welsh 'Gwenfrewi' meaning 'blessed peace', or a diminutive of Gwendolen. The name saw modest use in the early 20th century in the United States, particularly in the 1920s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Wyn, Nellie, Nell
Sibling names for Wynelle
Names that share Wynelle's style, for a brother or sister.
