Wynter
Wynter is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
The coldest season of the year; winter.
Origin and history
Wynter is a modern vocabulary name and a variant spelling of Winter, derived from the Old English word for the coldest season of the year. It has seen a dramatic rise in popularity in the United States in recent decades, appealing to parents looking for a nature-inspired name with a trendy Y spelling. In recent years, it has settled firmly within the top 500 names given to baby girls in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
10,728 babies in the United States have been named Wynter since 1880. It ranks #1569 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #381.
States where it is most popular
- GA (8.1 %)
- TX (8 %)
- NY (7.2 %)
- FL (7.2 %)
- CA (6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 18 |
| 1970-1980 | 134 |
| 1980-1990 | 285 |
| 1990-2000 | 560 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,211 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,638 |
| 2020-2029 | 4,882 |
Fun facts
- The 'Y' in Wynter reflects a popular modern naming trend of replacing 'I' with 'Y' in classic word names.
- The root word traces back to Proto-Germanic *wintru-, referring to the winter season.