Winchell
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #4,197 in 1925
0 babies were named Winchell in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1925–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryWinchell first shows up in US birth records in 1925, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 100 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1925, when it reached #4,197.
About the name Winchell
Winchell is a boy name of English origin. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, starting with W and ending in “-ell”. US birth records list Winchell for boys only in 1925, the one year at least 5 babies got it. Its best year was 1925, when it ranked #4,197 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1925, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 4.5 | 222,222 boys |
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 Winchell
What is the origin of the name Winchell?
Winchell has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Winchell a boy or girl name?
Winchell is a boy name.
How popular is the name Winchell?
Winchell is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1925. It peaked at #4,197 in 1925.