Total births
711
Boys' name · since 1989
Wynston
Since 1989, U.S. Social Security records show 711 babies named Wynston, peaking in 2023. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2775
- among boys today
- 711
- born since 1989
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 81%
- more common than other boys
Wynston currently ranks #2775 among boys' names in America, with 711 babies recorded since 1989.
Social Security Administration records show Wynston recorded 711 times among boys since 1989, holding rank #2775 nationally today, ahead of 81% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1989 to 2025.
- #2775 among boys today
- 711 born since 1989
- 2010s peak decade
- 81% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Wynston is currently the #2775 boys' name in America, more common than 81% of boys - 711 born since 1989, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2775
- among boys today
- 711
- born since 1989
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 81%
- more common than other boys
Wynston vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2775
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 81% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Wynston was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
56 babies were named Wynston in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Wynston compares
711 Top 37% higher than 63% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Wynston's all-time total is 94% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Wynston | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 711 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 56 | 23 | 22,252 |
Wynston's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Wynston's full recorded timeline at 2009, 77% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 23% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1989, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2023 peak of 56 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Wynston at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#2,775
Active since
1989
Wynston popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1989–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 56
- Annual births at peak, across 37 years of records
Wynston popularity over time - girls
5 total births recorded since 2022 (Wynston as girls' name)
Wynston by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Wynston's strongest decade.
274 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Wynston births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s 61
1990s
61 births
- 2000s
2000s
115 births
- 2010s
2010s
274 births
- 2020s
2020s
256 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 274 births (39% of all-time use).
How Wynston compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Wynston's total volume
Wynston vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Wynston by state
Where Wynston concentrates geographically, total births since 1989
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 14 | 2.0% |
| #2 | Minnesota | | 6 | 0.8% |
| #3 | California | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.7% |
Texas share of Wynston's total US births 2.0%
Even split
14 of 711 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Wynston? ▼
711 babies have been named Wynston since 1989. It currently ranks #2775 among boys. The peak year was 2023 with 56 births.
When was Wynston most popular? ▼
Wynston was most popular in the 2010s decade with 274 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Wynston most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Wynston are Texas (14 births), Minnesota (6 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Wynston been used? ▼
Wynston has been recorded in Social Security data since 1989, spanning 37 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Wynston? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Wynn, Wynton, Wyndell, Wynter, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Wynston's data
- Wynston's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (274 total births) through the 2020s (256) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Wynstons (14 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Wynston
Nearby Names Like Wynston
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Wynston
Wynn Boy
#1909 2,631 births
Wynton Boy
#10071 547 births
Wyndell Boy
#12546 342 births
Wynter Boy
#5320 249 births
Wynne Boy
167 births
Compare Wynston side by side: Wynston vs Wynn Wynston vs Wynton Wynston vs Wyndell
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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, 1989–2025 (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. "Wynston: #2775 Boys' Name - 711 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/wynston. 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 Wynston 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.