Winston
Winston: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwɪn.stən/
Meaning and origin of Winston
Root meaning: “farm, village”
- A male given name derived from the place name.
Etymology
From Old English personal name Wine, in the genitive singular case Wines + tūn (“farm, village”).
How popular is Winston?
Since 1880, 162 girls and 32,794 boys in the U.S. have been named Winston (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3856 in 1940. Its highest rank for boys was #234 in 1941. In 2025 it ranked #382 for boys, with 830 babies given the name.
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Winston FAQ
What does the name Winston mean?
Winston traces back to a root meaning "farm, village". A male given name derived from the place name. From Old English personal name Wine, in the genitive singular case Wines + tūn (“farm, village”).
What is the origin of the name Winston?
Winston is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Winston?
Since 1880, 162 girls and 32,794 boys in the U.S. have been named Winston (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3856 in 1940. Its highest rank for boys was #234 in 1941. In 2025 it ranked #382 for boys, with 830 babies given the name.
Is Winston a boy or girl name?
Winston is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 162 girls and 32,794 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.