Winter

Winter is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 876 babies in the United States.

Winter at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Winter

Winter belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Winter first appears in Social Security records in 1954 and has been given to 15,832 babies since 1880, including 876 in 2024.

Winter in US records

First recorded (US)
1954
Babies named Winter in 2024
876
Total since 1880
15,832

Winter in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2000
Babies named Winter in 2025
128
Total since 1996
1,723

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Winter mean?

The meaning of Winter is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Winter a boy or girl name?

Winter is a unisex name. In 2024, 876 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Winter?

Winter comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Winter?

Winter is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1954 and has been given to 15,832 babies since 1880.

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Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.