Win
Meaningfriend · English
- US rank
- #8,243
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #2,628 in 1956
9 babies were named Win in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 2012–2025
US births per million boys, 1951–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Win you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 188,679 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Win, 9 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Win would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryWin first shows up in US birth records in 1951, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 74 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1956, when it ranked #2,628. Today it's #8,243, so it could be due a comeback.
- MeaningIn English, Win means “friend”.
About the name Win
Win is a boy name of English origin meaning “friend”. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, starting with W and ending in “-win”. US birth records list Win for boys from 1951 to 2025, in 25 of those 75 years. Its best year was 1956, when it ranked #2,628 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,243, with 9 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.8 | 1,290,323 girls |
| 2020s | 0.8 | 1,290,323 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 2.3 | 434,783 boys |
| 1960s | 0.5 | 1,886,792 boys |
| 1980s | 0.5 | 1,886,792 boys |
| 1990s | 0.8 | 1,219,512 boys |
| 2000s | 0.3 | 3,333,333 boys |
| 2010s | 2.1 | 476,190 boys |
| 2020s | 5.2 | 192,308 boys |
Other spellings of Win
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Win
What does the name Win mean?
Win means “friend” in English.
What is the origin of the name Win?
Win has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Win a boy or girl name?
Win is a boy name.
How popular is the name Win?
Win ranked #8,243 for US boys in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 1956 (#2,628).