Winner
Meaningwinner · English
- US rank
- #6,143
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #4,742 in 2023
14 babies were named Winner in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,359 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 2011–2025
US births per million boys, 2008–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Winner you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 121,951 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Winner, 14 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Winner would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryWinner first shows up in US birth records in 2008, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2023, when it reached #4,742.
- New on the sceneWinner wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2008.
- TrendWinner has climbed 1,359 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #6,143. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Boy or girlWinner is given to both boys and girls: 70% of the 20 babies named Winner in 2025 were boys. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn English, Winner means “winner”.
About the name Winner
Winner is a gender-neutral name of English origin meaning “winner”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with W and ending in “-ner”. US birth records list Winner for boys from 2008 to 2025, in 12 of those 18 years. Its best year was 2023, when it ranked #4,742 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #6,143, with 14 babies. Of the 20 US babies named Winner in 2025, 30% were girls and 70% were boys.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3.1 | 321,429 girls |
| 2020s | 3.3 | 303,030 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.3 | 800,000 boys |
| 2010s | 4.1 | 246,305 boys |
| 2020s | 8.7 | 114,943 boys |
More English names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- 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
Questions about the name Winner
What does the name Winner mean?
Winner means “winner” in English.
What is the origin of the name Winner?
Winner has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Oliver.
Is Winner a boy or girl name?
Both. Winner is used for boys and girls: in 2025, 30% of US babies named Winner were girls.
How popular is the name Winner?
Winner ranked #6,143 for US boys in 2025, given to 14 babies. Its best year was 2023 (#4,742).