Winter
Winter: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Winter
- A unisex given name.
How popular is Winter?
Since 1880, 15,619 girls and 1,037 boys in the U.S. have been named Winter (94% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #305 in 2022. Its highest rank for boys was #1990 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #426 for girls, with 809 babies given the name.
Names similar to Winter
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Sibling name ideas for Winter
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Winter FAQ
What does the name Winter mean?
A unisex given name.
How popular is the name Winter?
Since 1880, 15,619 girls and 1,037 boys in the U.S. have been named Winter (94% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #305 in 2022. Its highest rank for boys was #1990 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #426 for girls, with 809 babies given the name.
Is Winter a boy or girl name?
Winter is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 15,619 girls and 1,037 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.