Boy name
Winston
Winston is currently the #381 boy name in the United States, based on 2025 Social Security data. In raw numbers: 830 babies. Its position has barely moved over the past five years — a sign of steady, established appeal. Looking at the full record since 1880, Winston hit its all-time high of #234 in 1941, when 542 boys were given the name. State by state, Kentucky leads the way at #133.
Rankings
2025 rank
#381
among boy names
Trend
Stable
last 5 years
All-time peak
#234
in 1941 (1940s)
Babies in 2025
830
boys named Winston
Winston popularity, 1880–2025
Where Winston is most popular
Share of boys born in 2025:lowhighno data (< 5 births)
Strongest states: North Dakota (#170), Kentucky (#133), Montana (#201)
Uniqueness score
37/ 100Very common
everywhereone of a kind
A familiar pick that most people will recognize instantly. Based on how many babies per birth were named Winston in the most recent year of SSA data.