Winslow Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Winslow is an Old English name meaning 'joyful hill.' It evolved from Wynslo in Old English to Winslow in Modern English. The name carries traits of joy and tradition, with no direct biblical relevance. Its popularity grew in the 19th century, and today it is viewed as a classic name associated with dignity.
The name Winslow is most popular in Massachusetts, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Winslow has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Winslow' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1510th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1835th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2048th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3523rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4707th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7812th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3741st out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 21694th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2884th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Winslow' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Winslow"
Pronunciation
/ˈwɪnzloʊ/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Winslow is derived from the Old English elements 'wynn,' meaning joy or pleasure, and 'hlāw,' meaning hill or mound. Thus, it can be interpreted as 'joyful hill.'
Meaning
joyful hill
Language Evolution
Wynslo (Old English), Winslow (Middle English), Winslow (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Winslow gained popularity as a surname in England and later became adopted as a given name, particularly in the 19th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Win, Winnie
Modern Popularity & Image
Winslow is perceived as a vintage and classic name, often associated with a sense of dignity and charm.
Famous People
Winslow Homer (American artist), Winslow Teague (American football player), Winslow T. B. Taylor (American politician)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Winslow"
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 "Winslow"
"Winslow" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1510th of 7545 | 381 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1835th of 6773 | 284 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2048th of 7552 | 292 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3523rd of 10718 | 137 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 4707th of 16616 | 158 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 7812th of 24088 | 134 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3741st of 23106 | 347 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 21694th of 35406 | 32 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2884th of 30306 | 704 |
Regional Popularity of "Winslow" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
64.97% 896th/1379 |
96.75% 2289th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
71.21% 1108th/1556 |
- | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
67.94% 1651st/2430 |
- | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
64.38% 2265th/3518 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
79.99% 3187th/3984 |
- | - |
52.84% 3316th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Winslow" 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) |
53.74% 2141st/3984 |
94.54% 4242nd/4487 |
56.89% 3881st/6822 |
40.57% 2546th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Winslow"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Winslow" 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.