Total births
1,027
Girls' name · since 1913
Wynell
1,027 babies named Wynell in U.S. Social Security records since 1913, with the highest year being 1932. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 1,027
- total births
- 1913–1976
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
1,027 girls have been named Wynell since 1913, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Wynell recorded 1,027 times among girls since 1913, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1930s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1913 to 1976.
- 1,027 total births
- 1913–1976 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 33% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,027 girls have been named Wynell since 1913, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1976.
- 1,027
- total births
- 1913–1976
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Wynell was born in this single decade.
1932
Single peak year
41 babies were named Wynell in 1932 - its busiest year on record.
Wynell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Wynell's SSA record in two at 1941 and the more recent half accounts for 36% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 64%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1913, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1932 peak of 41, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Wynell at a glance
Last recorded 1976Peak year
1932
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1913
Wynell popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–1976
- Peak year (1932)
- 41
- Annual births at peak, across 64 years of records
Wynell popularity over time - boys
6 total births recorded since 1977 (Wynell as boys' name)
Wynell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Wynell's strongest decade.
335 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Wynell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 60
1910s
60 births
- 1920s
1920s
244 births
- 1930s
1930s
335 births
- 1940s
1940s
194 births
- 1950s 133
1950s
133 births
- 1960s 38
1960s
38 births
- 1970s 23
1970s
23 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 335 births (33% of all-time use).
How Wynell compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Wynell's total volume
Wynell vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Wynell by state
Where Wynell concentrates geographically, total births since 1913
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Alabama | | 176 | 17.1% |
| #2 | Texas | | 157 | 15.3% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 153 | 14.9% |
| #4 | Florida | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #5 | Tennessee | | 5 | 0.5% |
Alabama share of Wynell's total US births 17.1%
Even split
176 of 1,027 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Wynell? ▼
Since 1913, Social Security records show 1,027 babies named Wynell. The most recent recorded year was 1976. Its busiest year on record was 1932, with 41 births.
When was Wynell most popular? ▼
Wynell was most popular in the 1930s decade with 335 total births. The single peak year was 1932.
Where is Wynell most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Wynell are Alabama (176 births), Texas (157 births), Georgia (153 births).
How long has the name Wynell been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Wynell since 1913 -- 64 years through the most recent 1976 data.
What names are similar to Wynell? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Wynter, Wynona, Wynne, Wynn, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Wynell's data
- Wynell's decade-level peak was the 1930s (335 total births); usage has since declined to 23 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Alabama records the most Wynells (176 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Alabama names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Wynell
Nearby Names Like Wynell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Wynell
Wynter Girl
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Wynona Girl
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Wynne Girl
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Wynn Girl
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Wynette Girl
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Compare Wynell side by side: Wynell vs Wynter Wynell vs Wynona Wynell vs Wynne
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1913–1976 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Wynell: Baby Name Since 1913 - 1,027 Births, Peak 1932." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/wynell. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Wynell draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.