Winton Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Winton originates from Old English, meaning 'friend's settlement'. The name evolved through various forms over the centuries and is associated with positive traits of friendship and community. It has no direct biblical relevance but gained usage in the medieval period and remains a classic name today.
The name Winton is most popular in Georgia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation 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, Winton has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Winton' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1028th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1306th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1941st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4113th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6030th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 9917th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 9109th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 9107th out of 9107 names. Discover how the name 'Winton' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Winton"
Pronunciation
/ˈwɪntən/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Winton comes from the Old English elements 'wine', meaning 'friend', and 'tun', meaning 'enclosure' or 'settlement'.
Meaning
friend's settlement
Language Evolution
Old English: Wintun, Middle English: Wynton, Modern English: Winton
Historical Usage
Winton gained popularity in the early medieval period, particularly as a place name in England, and has been used as a given name since the 19th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Wint, Wintan, Win
Modern Popularity & Image
Winton is perceived as an old-fashioned yet classic name, often associated with charm and heritage.
Famous People
Winton Churchill, British statesman, Sir Nicholas Winton, humanitarian known for saving children during the Holocaust
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Winton"
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 "Winton"
"Winton" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1028th of 7545 | 718 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1306th of 6773 | 502 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1941st of 7552 | 321 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 4113th of 10718 | 102 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 6030th of 16616 | 104 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 9917th of 24088 | 87 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 9109th of 23106 | 89 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 9107th of 9107 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Winton" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
54.66% 774th/1416 |
91.44% 1261st/1379 |
48.48% 1147th/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
73.67% 1139th/1546 |
- |
48.79% 1148th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
63.27% 1409th/2227 |
- |
77.71% 2217th/2853 |
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| 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 "Winton" 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 "Winton"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Winton" 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.