Holding steady.
Popularity of Wynette since 1914
Babies named Wynette per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 28 |
| 1920s | 65 |
| 1930s | 91 |
| 1940s | 118 |
| 1950s | 151 |
| 1960s | 210 |
| 1970s | 223 |
| 1980s | 60 |
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Wynette is a Welsh-derived name that saw its peak usage in 1969, coinciding with the height of country music star Tammy Wynette's fame. Despite this association, the name has never entered the U.S. top 1000 and remains an uncommon choice. Its trajectory has been stable, with a modest number of births each year since the 1960s. The name's origins in the Welsh word gwyn (fair, white) connect it to the more familiar Gwyneth, but Wynette stands as a distinct, rare variant. Though it has not been recorded in any top states, its Welsh heritage gives it a gentle, melodic quality that appeals to parents seeking a name with Celtic roots.
Wynette is a diminutive of the Welsh name Gwyneth, derived from gwyn (fair, white, blessed). It emerged in the early 20th century as an English adaptation of the Welsh original, gaining modest use in the United States. The name was notably borne by country singer Tammy Wynette (1942-1998), though her surname became popular as a given name independent of her fame.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Wyn, Wynnie, Winnie
Sibling names for Wynette
Names that share Wynette's style, for a brother or sister.
