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Winter Unisex

Popularity: #346 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationWIN-ter / ˈwɪn.tər

English; German

Meaning

English: the coldest season; German: winter

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Winter is derived from the Old English word 'winter,' which refers to the coldest season of the year. It has been used as a given name in English-speaking countries, particularly for girls, since the late 20th century. The name evokes imagery of snow, cold, and the beauty of winter landscapes. In literature and culture, winter often symbolizes rest, reflection, and renewal.

Trend Summary

The name Winter has seen a rise in popularity in the United States, particularly in the 21st century.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Winter was first seen in the United States in 1954. Winter has ranked as high as #574 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Winter has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Winter (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 71
9%
TX 53
7%
FL 47
6%
OH 34
4%
NY 33
4%
PA 33
4%
NC 31
4%
GA 30
4%
MO 28
4%
MD 24
3%
AZ 22
3%
MN 22
3%
WA 22
3%
IN 21
3%
NJ 20
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19545
19616
19635
19645
19677
19695
19706
19727
19739
19749
19758
197621
197729
1978137
1979241
1980140
1981109
1982101
198392
198478
198552
198665
198773
198860
198971
199076
199173
199279
199389
1994122
1995135
1996173
1997177
1998189
1999169
2000173
2001206
2002205
2003182
2004205
2005190
2006206
2007178
2008238
2009261
2010220
2011240
2012358
2013432
2014560
2015568
2016621
2017709
2018799
2019983
20201,009
20211,011
20221,051
2023830
2024816