How Many People Are Named Wynette?

Complete statistics for the name Wynette: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Wynette
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Wynette, a very rare female name, is held by only 686 people in the US today, making up just 1 in 481,131 Americans. The majority of those named Wynette are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1970.

~686
Living in US
1 in 481,131
Americans
1970
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Wynn
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Charming Gentle Thoughtful
4
Life Path Number

It's believed that life-path number 4 represents stability and practicality.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,933
Worldwide Bearers
#172,554
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,668
🇬🇾 Guyana
53
🇿🇦 South Africa
36
🇨🇦 Canada
32
🇵🇭 Philippines
30
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
27
🇯🇲 Jamaica
19
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
18
🇬🇧 England
13
🇬🇧 Wales
5

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
686 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 69
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
381
Would be 30–60 (40%)
575
Would be over 60 (60%)

All 956 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1970

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
87
Classic Feel
51
Modern Appeal
49
International
88

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Wynette Through the Generations

Wynette has seen a stable presence through the decades, peaking in 1970 with 39 births. Today, it's a name that skews older, with 60% of its bearers being over 60 years old. This trend suggests that while it's not a common choice for newborns, it remains a cherished name among older generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Georgia 34
Louisiana 5

✨ Similar Names to Wynette

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Wynette's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Wynette

How Many People Have the Name Wynette?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 686 people in the United States currently share the name Wynette. That works out to roughly 1 in every 481,131 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Wynette a Common or Rare Name?

Wynette is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Wynette Mean?

Wynette means "creative variant of Wynn" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Wynette in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Wynette Most Popular?

The name Wynette reached peak popularity in 1970, with 39 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Wynette?

Approximately 686 people named Wynette live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 956. That works out to roughly 1 in 481,131 Americans.

Is Wynette a rare name?

Wynette is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 481,131 Americans has this name.

What does the name Wynette mean?

Wynette means "creative variant of Wynn" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Wynette more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Wynette are male and 100% are female.

When was Wynette most popular?

Wynette peaked in 1970 with 39 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US686
All-Time Births956
1 in X1 in 481,131
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age69
Peak Year1970
World Rank#172,554
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.