Total births
547
Boys' name · since 1960
Wynton
Wynton has 547 recorded births since 1960 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1986 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #10071
- among boys today
- 547
- born since 1960
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 30%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Wynton is the #10071 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 547 recorded since 1960.
Social Security Administration records show Wynton recorded 547 times among boys since 1960, holding rank #10071 nationally today, ahead of 30% of boys, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1960 to 2024.
- #10071 among boys today
- 547 born since 1960
- 1990s peak decade
- 30% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Wynton is currently the #10071 boys' name in America, more common than 30% of boys - 547 born since 1960, peaking in the 1990s.
- #10071
- among boys today
- 547
- born since 1960
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 30%
- more common than other boys
Wynton vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#10071
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 30% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Wynton was born in this single decade.
1986
Single peak year
28 babies were named Wynton in 1986 - its busiest year on record.
How Wynton compares
547 Top 42% higher than 58% 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
Wynton's all-time total is 49% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Wynton | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 547 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 28 | 23 | 22,252 |
Wynton's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Wynton's SSA record in two at 2002 and the more recent half accounts for 37% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 63%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2022, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1986 peak of 28, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Wynton at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1986
Current rank
#10,071
Active since
1960
Wynton popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1960–2024
- Peak year (1986)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 65 years of records
Wynton by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Wynton's strongest decade.
164 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Wynton births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 27
1960s
27 births
- 1980s
1980s
131 births
- 1990s
1990s
164 births
- 2000s
2000s
105 births
- 2010s
2010s
83 births
- 2020s 37
2020s
37 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 164 births (30% of all-time use).
How Wynton 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 Wynton's total volume
Wynton vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Wynton by state
Where Wynton concentrates geographically, total births since 1960
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Wynton? ▼
Since 1960, Social Security records show 547 babies named Wynton. Today it holds rank #10071 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 1986, with 28 births.
When was Wynton most popular? ▼
Wynton was most popular in the 1990s decade with 164 total births. The single peak year was 1986.
Where is Wynton most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Wynton are Florida (5 births), Illinois (5 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Wynton been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Wynton since 1960 -- 65 years through the most recent 2024 data.
What names are similar to Wynton? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Wynn, Wynston, Wyndell, Wynter, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Wynton's data
- Wynton's decade-level peak was the 1990s (164 total births); usage has since declined to 37 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Florida records the most Wyntons (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida 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 Wynton
Nearby Names Like Wynton
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Wynton
Wynn Boy
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Wynston Boy
#2775 711 births
Wyndell Boy
#12546 342 births
Wynter Boy
#5320 249 births
Wynne Boy
167 births
Compare Wynton side by side: Wynton vs Wynn Wynton vs Wynston Wynton 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, 1960–2024 (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. "Wynton: #10071 Boys' Name - 547 Births, Peak 1986." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/wynton. 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 Wynton 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.