Declining since 2022, #8,243 for boys today.
Popularity of Win since 1951
Babies named Win per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0 | 43 |
| 1960s | 0 | 11 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 | 16 |
| 2000s | 0 | 6 |
| 2010s | 11 | 39 |
| 2020s | 5 | 54 |
Meaning & origin
Win is a concise English name, most commonly known as a short form of Winston or Winthrop, though it has also been used as an independent given name. The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1951, and it saw its peak popularity quite recently, in 2022. Its trajectory has been falling since 2022, indicating a decline after that peak. Though it has never ranked in the top 1,000, Win's rarity gives it a distinctive quality. It is almost exclusively used as a boy's name, and its simple, upbeat sound may appeal to parents seeking a short, modern name with vintage roots.
Win is primarily a short form of Old English names such as Winston (from Wīnstān, 'friend's stone') or Winthrop (from Wīþorp, 'friend's village'), and also of Welsh-origin names like Gwyn, meaning 'white, fair, blessed'. As an independent given name, it has been in sporadic use since the 20th century, often chosen for its concise, upbeat sound.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Wyn
Sibling names for Win
Names that share Win's style, for a brother or sister.
