Wynter
Meaningwinter · English form of Winter
- US rank
- #456
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #343 in 2021
676 babies were named Wynter in the US in 2025. It has dropped 80 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1962–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Wynter you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 2,378 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Wynter, 676 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Wynter would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryWynter first shows up in US birth records in 1962, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 63 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2021, when it reached #343.
- Then vs nowWynter is 8.3× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 19,724 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 2,378.
- TrendWynter has slipped 80 places over the last five years and now sits at #456. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedWynter is most popular in Washington, D.C., where it ranks #119, followed by South Carolina (#156) and Louisiana (#170). It's in the top 1,000 in 31 states.
- MeaningWynter is an English form of Winter, which means “winter”.
About the name Wynter
Wynter is a girl name of English origin meaning “winter”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with W and ending in “-ter”. US birth records list Wynter for girls from 1962 to 2025, in 54 of those 64 years. Its best year was 2021, when it ranked #343 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #456, with 676 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.2 | 824,742 girls |
| 1970s | 8.6 | 116,550 girls |
| 1980s | 17 | 59,737 girls |
| 1990s | 31 | 31,807 girls |
| 2000s | 66 | 15,249 girls |
| 2010s | 210 | 4,771 girls |
| 2020s | 501 | 1,994 girls |
Other spellings of Wynter
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Wynter
What does the name Wynter mean?
Wynter means “winter” in English, as a form of Winter.
What is the origin of the name Wynter?
Wynter has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Wynter a boy or girl name?
Wynter is a girl name, though a few boys get it too.
How popular is the name Wynter?
Wynter ranked #456 for US girls in 2025, given to 676 babies. Its best year was 2021 (#343).