Winter
Meaningwinter · English
- US rank
- #426
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #304 in 2022
732 babies were named Winter in the US in 2025. It has dropped 111 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1954–2025
US births per million boys, 1974–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Winter you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 2,196 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Winter, 732 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Winter would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryWinter first shows up in US birth records in 1954, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 71 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2022, when it reached #304.
- Then vs nowWinter is 4.8× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 10,493 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 2,196.
- TrendWinter has slipped 111 places over the last five years and now sits at #426. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedWinter is most popular in New Hampshire, where it ranks #174, followed by West Virginia (#273) and Missouri (#289). It's in the top 1,000 in 36 states.
- MeaningIn English, Winter means “winter”.
About the name Winter
Winter is a girl name of English origin meaning “winter”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with W and ending in “-ter”. US birth records list Winter for girls from 1954 to 2025, in 61 of those 72 years. Its best year was 2022, when it ranked #304 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #426, with 732 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0.4 | 2,307,692 girls |
| 1960s | 1.5 | 649,351 girls |
| 1970s | 30 | 33,501 girls |
| 1980s | 49 | 20,288 girls |
| 1990s | 72 | 13,914 girls |
| 2000s | 111 | 9,035 girls |
| 2010s | 316 | 3,164 girls |
| 2020s | 560 | 1,784 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.9 | 340,909 boys |
| 1980s | 2.2 | 462,963 boys |
| 1990s | 5.1 | 196,078 boys |
| 2000s | 8.5 | 117,786 boys |
| 2010s | 17 | 58,480 boys |
| 2020s | 37 | 27,137 boys |
Other spellings of Winter
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Winter
What does the name Winter mean?
Winter means “winter” in English.
What is the origin of the name Winter?
Winter has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Winter a boy or girl name?
Winter is a girl name, though a few boys get it too.
How popular is the name Winter?
Winter ranked #426 for US girls in 2025, given to 732 babies. Its best year was 2022 (#304).