Winson Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Winson is an Old English name meaning 'son of joy' or 'son of bliss'. It has evolved through various forms such as Wynson and Winston. The name is associated with positive traits and has gained popularity since the 19th century. There is no biblical relevance connected to this name.
The name Winson is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the Northeast region. 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, Winson has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Winson' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5436th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5592nd out of 6773 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8221st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7205th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6254th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 9173rd out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Winson' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Winson"
Pronunciation
/ˈwɪn.sən/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Winson is derived from the Old English elements 'wynn', meaning 'joy' or 'bliss', and 'sunu', meaning 'son'. Therefore, it can be interpreted as 'son of joy' or 'son of bliss'.
Meaning
son of joy, son of bliss
Language Evolution
Wynson, Winston, Winson
Historical Usage
The name Winson gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. Its association with joy and happiness contributed to its appeal.
Variants & Derivatives
Winston, Win, Winnie
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Winson is perceived as a unique and cheerful name, often associated with positive traits such as happiness and warmth.
Famous People
Winson A. P. Hsieh, a notable figure in the field of economics., Winson Chiu, an acclaimed author.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Winson"
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 "Winson"
"Winson" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 5436th of 7545 | 23 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 5592nd of 6773 | 15 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 8221st of 10718 | 16 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 7205th of 16616 | 73 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 6254th of 24088 | 187 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 9173rd of 23106 | 88 |
Regional Popularity of "Winson" 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) |
- | - | - |
63.94% 4039th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
40.70% 2102nd/5164 |
- |
63.81% 4762nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - |
60.95% 3825th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Winson" 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) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Winson"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Winson" 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.