Winston Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Winston is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Winston?
Winston is spelled W-I-N-S-T-O-N. The name has 7 letters.
Winston at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Winston means “joyful stone” or “friendly town,” derived from Old English elements.
- Origin
- Winston is commonly associated with Old English origins, deriving from a place name meaning “joyful stone” or “friendly settlement.”
- Pronunciation
- WIN-stuhn · 2 syllables
Winston Popularity in 2025
Rank#381
Recorded Births830
- Boys usage rose 23 places to #381 and recorded 31 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Winston Mean?
Winston means “joyful stone” or “friendly town,” derived from Old English elements.
Origin: Winston is commonly associated with Old English origins, deriving from a place name meaning “joyful stone” or “friendly settlement.”
How Do You Pronounce Winston?
PronunciationWIN-stuhn
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Winston?
- History
- Winston has been used as both a surname and a given name in English-speaking countries, with historical usage linked to locations in England.
Winston Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2010 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 830 | #381 |
| 2024 | Girls | 9 | #10,271 |
| 2024 | Boys | 799 | #404 |
| 2023 | Girls | 9 | #10,312 |
| 2023 | Boys | 798 | #397 |
| 2022 | Girls | 6 | #13,592 |
| 2022 | Boys | 761 | #420 |
| 2021 | Girls | 12 | #8,464 |
| 2021 | Boys | 762 | #408 |
| 2020 | Girls | 12 | #8,406 |
| 2020 | Boys | 726 | #408 |
| 2019 | Girls | 6 | #13,799 |
| 2019 | Boys | 860 | #371 |
| 2018 | Girls | 8 | #11,427 |
| 2018 | Boys | 790 | #404 |
| 2017 | Girls | 8 | #11,615 |
| 2017 | Boys | 782 | #405 |
| 2016 | Boys | 649 | #471 |
| 2015 | Boys | 551 | #523 |
| 2014 | Boys | 518 | #537 |
| 2013 | Boys | 394 | #623 |
| 2012 | Boys | 399 | #614 |
| 2011 | Boys | 305 | #744 |
| 2010 | Boys | 238 | #878 |
When Was Winston Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2019 · Boys
860 recorded births
National rank #371
2025 · Boys
830 recorded births
National rank #381
2024 · Boys
799 recorded births
National rank #404
2023 · Boys
798 recorded births
National rank #397
Where Winston Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| KY | #133 | 42 |
| ND | #170 | 7 |
| AR | #199 | 18 |
| MT | #201 | 6 |
| NH | #206 | 6 |
| IA | #219 | 18 |
| SD | #221 | 6 |
| WV | #227 | 8 |