Total births
782
Girls' name · since 1911
Wyona
Wyona has 782 recorded births since 1911 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1924 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 782
- total births
- 1911–1968
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
Wyona is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 782 have been recorded since 1911.
Social Security Administration records show Wyona recorded 782 times among girls since 1911, 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 1911 to 1968.
- 782 total births
- 1911–1968 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 29% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
782 girls have been named Wyona since 1911, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1968.
- 782
- total births
- 1911–1968
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Wyona was born in this single decade.
1924
Single peak year
32 babies were named Wyona in 1924 - its busiest year on record.
Wyona's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Wyona's SSA record in two at 1937 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 1912, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1924 peak of 32, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Wyona at a glance
Last recorded 1968Peak year
1924
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1911
Wyona popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1911–1968
- Peak year (1924)
- 32
- Annual births at peak, across 58 years of records
Wyona by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Wyona's strongest decade.
225 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Wyona births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
118 births
- 1920s
1920s
225 births
- 1930s
1930s
211 births
- 1940s
1940s
129 births
- 1950s 63
1950s
63 births
- 1960s 36
1960s
36 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 225 births (29% of all-time use).
How Wyona 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 Wyona's total volume
Wyona vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Wyona by state
Where Wyona concentrates geographically, total births since 1911
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Kentucky | | 5 | 0.6% |
Kentucky share of Wyona's total US births 0.6%
5 of 782 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Wyona? ▼
782 babies have been named Wyona since 1911. It was last recorded in 1968. The peak year was 1924 with 32 births.
When was Wyona most popular? ▼
Wyona was most popular in the 1920s decade with 225 total births. The single peak year was 1924.
Where is Wyona most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Wyona are Kentucky (5 births).
How long has the name Wyona been used? ▼
Records for Wyona go back to 1911, giving 58 years of history through 1968.
What names are similar to Wyona? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Wyoma, Wyonia, Wyolene, Wyonna, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Wyona's data
- Wyona's decade-level peak was the 1920s (225 total births); usage has since declined to 36 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Kentucky records the most Wyonas (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Kentucky 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 Wyona
Nearby Names Like Wyona
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Wyona
Wyoma Girl
460 births
Wyonia Girl
67 births
Wyolene Girl
64 births
Wyonna Girl
55 births
Wyomia Girl
30 births
Compare Wyona side by side: Wyona vs Wyoma Wyona vs Wyonia Wyona vs Wyolene
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, 1911–1968 (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. "Wyona: Baby Name Since 1911 - 782 Births, Peak 1924." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/wyona. 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 Wyona 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.