Winston: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced WIN-stuhn · 2 syllables
Winston means “farm, village”, from English.
From Old English personal name Wine, in the genitive singular case Wines + tun (“farm, village”).
- Meaning
- farm, village
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- WIN-stuhn
- US rank (2025)
- #381
- US babies a year
- about 797 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Vintage, Comeback, Rising
How popular is Winston?
Winston was the #381 name in the US in 2025, given to 830 babies. It’s rising: up 84% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #381 |
| England & Wales | #668 |
| Canada | #394 |
| Australia | #200 |
How old are people named Winston?
Half of US adults named Winston are older than 49; most are between 20 and 84. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Winston
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Winston have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
- Cher
- Deirdre
- Arabella
Names like Winston
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Winston
What does the name Winston mean?
Winston means “farm, village”. It comes from English.
How do you pronounce Winston?
Winston is pronounced WIN-stuhn.
How popular is the name Winston?
Winston was the #381 name in the US in 2025, given to 830 babies. It’s rising: up 84% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Winston?
Half of US adults named Winston are older than 49. Most are between 20 and 84.