boy name
Winston
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#382 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Winston in the US, 1880–2025
Winston first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2019, when 860 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 830.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Winston popular?
Near its peak Winston is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2019.
| 2020s | 4,676 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5,486 | |
| 2000s | 2,339 | |
| 1990s | 2,520 | |
| 1980s | 1,990 | |
| 1970s | 1,668 | |
| 1960s | 1,956 | |
| 1950s | 2,534 | |
| 1940s | 3,683 | |
| 1930s | 1,857 | |
| 1920s | 2,330 | |
| 1910s | 1,428 | |
| 1900s | 195 | |
| 1890s | 90 | |
| 1880s | 42 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Winston a boy or a girl name?
Winston is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Winston a popular name right now?
Winston is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2019.
How popular is the name Winston?
In 2025, Winston ranked #382 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Winston most popular?
Winston was most popular in 2019, when about 860 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.