Winston

Winston is a boy's name of English origin meaning “farm, village.” In 2024 it was given to 797 boys in the United States.

Winston at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
“farm, village”
Pronunciation
/ˈwɪn.stən/

About the name Winston

Winston belongs to the English & American tradition. Its meaning — “farm, village” — is the sense carried by its English roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Winston first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #234 in 1941, and in 2024 797 babies received the name — 31,961 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Winston in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#234 in 1941
Peak year
2019
Babies named Winston in 2024
797
Total since 1880
31,961

Winston in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#616 in 2019
Babies named Winston in 2025
33
Total since 1996
800

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Winston mean?

Winston means “farm, village” in its English roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Winston a boy or girl name?

Winston is a boy name. In 2024, 797 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Winston?

Winston comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Winston?

Winston first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #234 in 1941, and 797 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Winston?

Winston is pronounced /ˈwɪn.stən/ (IPA).

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