Winton
Winton is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Settlement of Wine (friend) or farmstead.
Origin and history
Winton is an English given name derived from a surname and place name meaning settlement of Wine or friend's town. It has a long history of modest use in the United States, offering a classic vintage feel without being overly common.
Popularity in the United States
1,940 babies in the United States have been named Winton since 1880. It ranks #2920 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1894.
States where it is most popular
- GA (61.4 %)
- MN (17.8 %)
- FL (4.2 %)
- MO (2.7 %)
- KS (2.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 10 |
| 1900-1910 | 11 |
| 1910-1920 | 271 |
| 1920-1930 | 504 |
| 1930-1940 | 297 |
| 1940-1950 | 224 |
| 1950-1960 | 165 |
| 1960-1970 | 111 |
| 1970-1980 | 51 |
| 1980-1990 | 63 |
| 1990-2000 | 67 |
| 2000-2010 | 50 |
| 2010-2019 | 83 |
| 2020-2029 | 33 |
Famous people named Winton
- Winton Rufer: Footballer, Manager
- Winton Dean: Musicologist, Author
Nicknames
Win, Wint
Fun facts
- The first element comes from the Old English personal name Wine, which literally translates to 'friend'.
- Several places in England bear the name Winton, including villages in Cumbria, North Yorkshire, and Dorset.