A 1900s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Winslow since 1897
Babies named Winslow per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2022, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Winslow's real moment was 1907.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 0 | 5 |
| 1900s | 0 | 25 |
| 1910s | 0 | 178 |
| 1920s | 0 | 226 |
| 1930s | 0 | 163 |
| 1940s | 0 | 137 |
| 1950s | 0 | 162 |
| 1960s | 0 | 128 |
| 1970s | 0 | 70 |
| 1980s | 0 | 108 |
| 1990s | 0 | 74 |
| 2000s | 10 | 76 |
| 2010s | 254 | 196 |
| 2020s | 671 | 241 |
Meaning & origin
Winslow, first recorded as a given name in the United States in 1897, has seen an interesting trajectory. It reached its peak popularity in 1907 and then declined before beginning a gradual resurgence that started around 2002. As of 2025, Winslow ranks 2,833 with approximately 1 in 38,820 newborns receiving the name, placing it in rare but not unheard of territory. The name is most popular in California. Winslow's long history as a surname and place name gives it a distinguished, preppy feel, appealing to parents seeking something traditional yet uncommon. Its revival in the 21st century aligns with a broader trend of rediscovering vintage surname names, and its gentle sound and friendly nickname options like Win make it versatile across genders.
Winslow derives from an English surname, itself from a place name in Buckinghamshire. The place name is composed of the Old English personal name 'Wine' (meaning 'friend') and 'hlaw' (meaning 'hill' or 'mound'). Historically used as a surname, Winslow gained occasional use as a given name, particularly in the United States from the late 19th century onward.
Where Winslow is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Win, Winnie, Low
Sibling names for Winslow
Names that share Winslow's style, for a brother or sister.
