Winthrop
Winthrop is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Friend's village or wine settlement.
Origin and history
Winthrop is an English habitational name derived from Old English elements meaning 'friend' or 'wine' and 'village' or 'farmstead'. It was historically used as a surname in New England before occasionally being adopted as a given name. In contemporary times, it remains quite rare in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
1,178 babies in the United States have been named Winthrop since 1880. It ranks #3517 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1921.
States where it is most popular
- MA (75.8 %)
- NY (17.8 %)
- CT (6.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 10 |
| 1890-1900 | 6 |
| 1900-1910 | 29 |
| 1910-1920 | 216 |
| 1920-1930 | 213 |
| 1930-1940 | 148 |
| 1940-1950 | 171 |
| 1950-1960 | 163 |
| 1960-1970 | 112 |
| 1970-1980 | 46 |
| 1980-1990 | 23 |
| 1990-2000 | 13 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 22 |
| 2020-2029 | 6 |
Famous people named Winthrop
- Winthrop Rockefeller: Politician, Philanthropist
- Winthrop Kellogg: Psychologist, Researcher
Nicknames
Win, Winnie
Fun facts
- The name is strongly associated with John Winthrop, an early governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
- It originally designated someone from various places in England named Winthorpe.