Rising since 2017, #1,818 for girls today.
Popularity of Winsley since 2017
Babies named Winsley per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 73 |
| 2020s | 276 |
Meaning & origin
Winsley is a modern coinage that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2017, making it one of the newest entries in the baby name landscape. In 2025, it ranked 1,818 nationally, with an incidence of about 1 in 14,612 births, indicating its rarity. The name has been steadily rising in use since its debut, with its peak year so far being 2025 itself. Winsley is most popular in Kentucky, Missouri, and Illinois, suggesting a regional concentration in the Midwest and South. Its sound aligns with the popular -sley trend, though it remains far less common than names like Paisley or Kinsley. Parents drawn to Winsley likely appreciate its fresh, melodic quality and the nickname potential of Win or Winnie.
Winsley is a recent coinage, first recorded in U.S. data in 2017. It appears to be a variant or extension of names like Win or Winslow, using the fashionable -sley suffix seen in names like Paisley and Kinsley. It may also be influenced by the surname Winsley, itself a place name meaning 'Wine's clearing' in Old English.
Where Winsley is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Win, Winnie, Lee
Variants: Winslee, Wynsley
Sibling names for Winsley
Names that share Winsley's style, for a brother or sister.
