A 1920s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Windsor since 1912
Babies named Windsor per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2024, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Windsor's real moment was 1925.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 | 37 |
| 1920s | 0 | 89 |
| 1930s | 0 | 52 |
| 1940s | 0 | 40 |
| 1950s | 0 | 51 |
| 1960s | 0 | 35 |
| 1970s | 0 | 16 |
| 1980s | 5 | 29 |
| 1990s | 17 | 38 |
| 2000s | 52 | 25 |
| 2010s | 216 | 77 |
| 2020s | 186 | 75 |
Meaning & origin
Windsor is a rare given name that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1912. Its peak year was 1925, likely reflecting early interest in the newly established royal surname. After decades of infrequent use, the name has seen a gradual resurgence since 2011, with its popularity rising steadily. In 2025, it ranked 5861st, with roughly 1 in 113,872 newborns receiving the name. While top states are not recorded in the data, the name's revival mirrors a broader trend of surname and royal-inspired choices. Windsor remains a distinctive, site-neutral option, appealing to those who favor a subtle nod to British heritage without overt monarchical connotations.
Windsor is a surname and place name derived from Old English Windles-ore, composed of windel ('winch, windlass') and ōra ('bank, shore'). The name became prominent as the royal house surname adopted by the British royal family in 1917. Its use as a given name is modern and rare, influenced by the royal association.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Win, Winnie
Variants: Windsore
Sibling names for Windsor
Names that share Windsor's style, for a brother or sister.
