Winthrop Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationWIN-throp / /ˈwɪnθrɒp/Old English; Anglo-Saxon
Meaning
Old English: 'friend' + 'river'; Anglo-Saxon: 'riverbank'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Winthrop has roots in Old English, reflecting a connection to nature and community. It was historically used as a surname before becoming a given name. Winthrop is notably associated with John Winthrop, the first governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, which adds to its historical significance in American culture.
Trend Summary
Winthrop has remained relatively uncommon in the United States, with sporadic usage over the years.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Winthrop was first seen in the United States in 1883. Winthrop has ranked as high as #786 nationally, which occurred in 1915, and has been most popular in Massachusetts, New York, and Connecticut. In the past 5 years the name Winthrop has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Winthrop (1954)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1883 | 5 |
| 1886 | 5 |
| 1896 | 6 |
| 1904 | 7 |
| 1905 | 8 |
| 1906 | 9 |
| 1909 | 5 |
| 1911 | 15 |
| 1912 | 15 |
| 1913 | 13 |
| 1914 | 25 |
| 1915 | 48 |
| 1916 | 29 |
| 1917 | 22 |
| 1918 | 32 |
| 1919 | 17 |
| 1920 | 34 |
| 1921 | 26 |
| 1922 | 16 |
| 1923 | 27 |
| 1924 | 27 |
| 1925 | 15 |
| 1926 | 21 |
| 1927 | 20 |
| 1928 | 21 |
| 1929 | 6 |
| 1930 | 18 |
| 1931 | 26 |
| 1932 | 13 |
| 1933 | 13 |
| 1934 | 16 |
| 1935 | 11 |
| 1936 | 12 |
| 1937 | 12 |
| 1938 | 15 |
| 1939 | 12 |
| 1940 | 7 |
| 1941 | 12 |
| 1942 | 14 |
| 1943 | 19 |
| 1944 | 13 |
| 1945 | 24 |
| 1946 | 19 |
| 1947 | 12 |
| 1948 | 24 |
| 1949 | 27 |
| 1950 | 24 |
| 1951 | 17 |
| 1952 | 11 |
| 1953 | 13 |
| 1954 | 21 |
| 1955 | 12 |
| 1956 | 20 |
| 1957 | 15 |
| 1958 | 15 |
| 1959 | 15 |
| 1960 | 13 |
| 1961 | 12 |
| 1962 | 14 |
| 1963 | 12 |
| 1964 | 11 |
| 1965 | 11 |
| 1966 | 11 |
| 1967 | 8 |
| 1968 | 12 |
| 1969 | 8 |
| 1970 | 10 |
| 1971 | 10 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2023 | 6 |