Is Winston a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Winston is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Winston?

It’s currently ranked #371 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

How do you pronounce Winston?

WIN-stən · IPA: //ˈwɪnstən//

Winston Boy

Popularity: #371 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationWIN-stən / /ˈwɪnstən/

English; Old English

Meaning

joyful stone; wine's town

Historical & Cultural Background

Winston is derived from Old English elements meaning 'joy' and 'stone.' It gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in England. The name is often associated with Winston Churchill, the British Prime Minister during World War II, which contributed to its prominence in the 20th century. It has a classic yet strong connotation, making it a favored choice for boys.

Trend Summary

Winston has seen a resurgence in popularity in the United States, particularly in the 21st century.

Variants

Winstone

International Variants

Winston (English)
Winstone (English)

Famous people named Winston

Winston Churchill was a British statesman and Prime Minister known for his leadership during World War II.

Winston Smith is a character in George Orwell's novel '1984,' representing the struggle against totalitarianism.

Winston Duke is an actor known for his roles in 'Black Panther' and 'Us.'.

Winston Peters is a New Zealand politician who has served as Deputy Prime Minister.

Fictional characters named Winston

Winston is a character in the video game series 'Overwatch,' known for his intelligence and strength.

Winston is a character in the animated series 'Winston and the Wombat,' where he embarks on adventures.

Sibling Suggestions

Oliver Henry James Theodore Sebastian Charles

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Winston was first seen in the United States in 1880. Winston has ranked as high as #658 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Alabama, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Winston has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Winston (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	69	9%
TX	57	8%
NC	40	5%
TN	36	5%
NY	34	5%
FL	32	4%
VA	30	4%
OH	29	4%
WA	29	4%
MI	27	4%
IN	26	3%
PA	25	3%
GA	24	3%
MN	23	3%
KY	22	3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	5
1883	6
1884	5
1886	8
1887	6
1888	5
1889	7
1890	6
1891	5
1892	8
1893	8
1894	7
1895	7
1896	12
1897	11
1898	17
1899	9
1900	13
1901	12
1902	11
1903	13
1904	14
1905	20
1906	20
1907	21
1908	36
1909	35
1910	20
1911	35
1912	95
1913	92
1914	158
1915	197
1916	194
1917	207
1918	222
1919	208
1920	211
1921	289
1922	257
1923	213
1924	262
1925	224
1926	230
1927	237
1928	206
1929	201
1930	200
1931	177
1932	208
1933	183
1934	198
1935	174
1936	175
1937	194
1938	174
1939	174
1940	329
1941	542
1942	523
1943	547
1944	370
1945	271
1946	271
1947	275
1948	288
1949	267
1950	290
1951	250
1952	262
1953	262
1954	270
1955	284
1956	270
1957	256
1958	194
1959	196
1960	190
1961	206
1962	177
1963	207
1964	198
1965	232
1966	208
1967	187
1968	161
1969	190
1970	180
1971	207
1972	162
1973	159
1974	144
1975	161
1976	149
1977	181
1978	172
1979	153
1980	177
1981	181
1982	178
1983	152
1984	185
1985	223
1986	192
1987	223
1988	226
1989	253
1990	282
1991	290
1992	279
1993	255
1994	244
1995	243
1996	247
1997	206
1998	210
1999	264
2000	249
2001	213
2002	218
2003	196
2004	215
2005	244
2006	225
2007	239
2008	270
2009	270
2010	238
2011	305
2012	399
2013	394
2014	518
2015	551
2016	649
2017	782
2018	790
2019	860
2020	725
2021	762
2022	761
2023	798
2024	797