Windsor Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Windsor originates from Old English, meaning 'riverbank with a winding river'. It evolved from historical forms like Windlesora and became associated with royal significance through Windsor Castle. The name embodies traits of nobility and heritage and has no biblical relevance.
The name Windsor is most popular in Virginia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Windsor has been stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Windsor' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3148th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3320th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3729th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6766th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8634th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 13297th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 7029th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 27321st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 14193rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4585th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Windsor' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Windsor"
Pronunciation
/ˈwɪndzər/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Windsor derives from the Old English 'Windles-oren', which means 'riverbank with a winding river'. This name was originally used to describe the location near the River Thames.
Meaning
riverbank with a winding river
Language Evolution
Windlesora, Wendlesore, Windsor
Historical Usage
Windsor gained prominence as a royal name when it became associated with Windsor Castle, established in the 11th century. It has since been a symbol of British royalty and nobility.
Variants & Derivatives
Windser, Wyndsor
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Windsor is perceived as a symbol of British heritage and nobility, often associated with the British royal family and historical significance.
Famous People
Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Harry, Prince William
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Windsor"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Windsor"
"Windsor" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 3148th of 7545 | 111 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 3320th of 6773 | 94 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 3729th of 7552 | 85 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 6766th of 10718 | 30 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 8634th of 16616 | 48 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 13297th of 24088 | 44 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 7029th of 23106 | 137 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 27321st of 27321 | 5 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 14193rd of 35406 | 86 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 4585th of 30306 | 363 |
Regional Popularity of "Windsor" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Windsor" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
66.97% 4569th/6822 |
91.08% 5716th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Windsor"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Windsor" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.