boy's name
Ynyr
UN-eer (Welsh)
- Origin Welsh
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Births on record 56
Ynyr is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Ynyr is a name of Welsh origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2012, when 7 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1997.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Ynyr Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 20 |
| 2010s | 21 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 8 |
How Popular Is Ynyr?
In 2024, Ynyr was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Ynyr
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ynyr Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ynyr over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ynyr
- Welsh UN-eer
Sibling Names for Ynyr
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ynyr — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ynyr
How popular is the name Ynyr?
In 2024, Ynyr was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Ynyr a girl's or a boy's name?
Ynyr is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Ynyr?
Ynyr has 2 syllables.
When was Ynyr most popular?
Ynyr peaked in 2012, when 7 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.