Wyn
Meaningwhite, fair · Welsh
- US rank
- #5,608
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #3,176 in 1954
16 babies were named Wyn in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1944–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Wyn you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 106,383 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Wyn, 16 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Wyn would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryWyn first shows up in US birth records in 1944, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 81 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1954, when it reached #3,176.
- Boy or girlWyn is given to both boys and girls: 64% of the 25 babies named Wyn in 2025 were boys. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn Welsh, Wyn means “white, fair”. Our records link it to English and Welsh roots.
About the name Wyn
Wyn is a boy name of English and Welsh origin meaning “white, fair”. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, starting with W and ending in “-wyn”. US birth records list Wyn for boys from 1944 to 2025, in 21 of those 82 years. Its best year was 1954, when it ranked #3,176 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,608, with 16 babies.
Origin:English namesWelsh names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 0.6 | 1,621,622 boys |
| 1950s | 1.4 | 724,638 boys |
| 1960s | 0.5 | 2,000,000 boys |
| 2000s | 0.3 | 4,000,000 boys |
| 2010s | 2.7 | 367,647 boys |
| 2020s | 6.3 | 159,151 boys |
Other spellings of Wyn
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Wyn
What does the name Wyn mean?
Wyn means “white, fair” in Welsh.
What is the origin of the name Wyn?
Wyn has English, Welsh roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Wyn a boy or girl name?
Wyn is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Wyn?
Wyn ranked #5,608 for US boys in 2025, given to 16 babies. Its best year was 1954 (#3,176).