Total births
736
Girls' name · since 1907
Wynema
Since 1907, U.S. Social Security records show 736 babies named Wynema, peaking in 1934. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 736
- total births
- 1907–1977
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
Wynema is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 736 have been recorded since 1907.
Social Security Administration records show Wynema recorded 736 times among girls since 1907, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1907 to 1977.
- 736 total births
- 1907–1977 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 28% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
736 girls have been named Wynema since 1907, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1977.
- 736
- total births
- 1907–1977
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Wynema was born in this single decade.
1934
Single peak year
33 babies were named Wynema in 1934 - its busiest year on record.
Wynema's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Wynema splits its recorded history at 1940: 32% of all births land in the more recent half, 68% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1907 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1934 peak of 33 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Wynema at a glance
Last recorded 1977Peak year
1934
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1907
Wynema popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1907–1977
- Peak year (1934)
- 33
- Annual births at peak, across 71 years of records
Wynema by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Wynema's strongest decade.
206 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Wynema births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 5
1900s
5 births
- 1910s
1910s
87 births
- 1920s
1920s
206 births
- 1930s
1930s
201 births
- 1940s
1940s
108 births
- 1950s 77
1950s
77 births
- 1960s 17
1960s
17 births
- 1970s 35
1970s
35 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 206 births (28% of all-time use).
How Wynema 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 Wynema's total volume
Wynema vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Wynema by state
Where Wynema concentrates geographically, total births since 1907
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Wynema? ▼
736 babies have been named Wynema since 1907. It was last recorded in 1977. The peak year was 1934 with 33 births.
When was Wynema most popular? ▼
Wynema was most popular in the 1920s decade with 206 total births. The single peak year was 1934.
Where is Wynema most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Wynema are Oklahoma (243 births), Texas (14 births).
How long has the name Wynema been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Wynema since 1907 -- 71 years through the most recent 1977 data.
What names are similar to Wynema? ▼
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 Wynema's data
- Wynema's decade-level peak was the 1920s (206 total births); usage has since declined to 35 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Oklahoma records the most Wynemas (243 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Oklahoma 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 Wynema
Nearby Names Like Wynema
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Wynema
Wynter Girl
#415 10,728 births
Wynona Girl
#2592 3,836 births
Wynne Girl
#4784 1,710 births
Wynn Girl
#1986 1,486 births
Wynell Girl
1,027 births
Compare Wynema side by side: Wynema vs Wynter Wynema vs Wynona Wynema vs Wynne
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1907–1977 (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. "Wynema: Baby Name Since 1907 - 736 Births, Peak 1934." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/wynema. 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 Wynema 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.