Holding steady, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Won since 1972
Babies named Won per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 20 |
| 1980s | 40 |
| 1990s | 25 |
| 2000s | 12 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Won is a concise, single-syllable name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1972. It reached its highest rank in 1979 and has remained relatively stable in low usage since then. In 2025 it ranked 12,008th with a frequency of 1 in 341,615 births. The name has not been associated with any specific state concentration or cultural tradition, and its meaning is not clearly established. Won may appeal to parents seeking a short, modern-sounding name that is uncommon and straightforward.
The name Won first appeared in U.S. records in 1972. Its origin is unclear; it may be a shortened form of a longer name or an independent coinage. Since it does not correspond to a traditional name in major European or other languages, it is best considered a modern American invented name.
Sibling names for Won
Names that share Won's style, for a brother or sister.
