Winston
Winston is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Joy stone or Wynn's settlement.
Origin and history
Winston originated as an English surname derived from Old English place names meaning 'joy stone' or 'Wynn's town'. It gained international prominence through British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. In the United States, it has been a steady classic name that has seen a gentle resurgence in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
32,794 babies in the United States have been named Winston since 1880. It ranks #647 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #409.
States where it is most popular
- CA (9.5 %)
- TX (9.4 %)
- NY (8 %)
- AL (5.7 %)
- GA (5.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 42 |
| 1890-1900 | 90 |
| 1900-1910 | 195 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,428 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,330 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,857 |
| 1940-1950 | 3,683 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,534 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,956 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,668 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,990 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,520 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,339 |
| 2010-2019 | 5,486 |
| 2020-2029 | 4,676 |
Famous people named Winston
- Winston Churchill: Prime Minister, Statesman
- Winston Duke: Actor
- Winston Groom: Author, Novelist
Nicknames
Win, Winnie
Fun facts
- The name gained global fame primarily due to Sir Winston Churchill, who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during World War II.
- Winston Smith is the iconic protagonist of George Orwell's classic dystopian novel '1984'.