Winter
Winter is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
The coldest season of the year; derived from Old English 'winter'.
Origin and history
Winter is a nature name derived from the word for the coldest season of the year. Historically used as a surname and vocabulary name, it has gained modern appeal as a unisex given name in the United States. While more common for girls, it is also regularly chosen for boys.
Popularity in the United States
1,037 babies in the United States have been named Winter since 1880. It ranks #3647 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1546.
States where it is most popular
- CA (43.9 %)
- NY (24 %)
- TX (17 %)
- WA (6.4 %)
- CO (5.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 29 |
| 1980-1990 | 39 |
| 1990-2000 | 98 |
| 2000-2010 | 169 |
| 2010-2019 | 320 |
| 2020-2029 | 382 |
Famous people named Winter
- Winter Ave Zoli: Actress, Model
Fun facts
- The word traces back to Proto-Germanic roots that mean 'time of water' or 'wet season'.
- Like Summer and Autumn, Winter transitioned from a calendar term and surname into a contemporary choice for given names.