Winn
Every Winn since 1918 — 374 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Winn
Winn is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,660 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1918, 374 American babies have been named Winn — about 90% boys and 10% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2021, when 20 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Winn stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Winn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 8 | #9,660 |
| 2024 | 5 | #17,562 | 15 | #6,173 |
| 2023 | 5 | #17,474 | 14 | #6,490 |
| 2022 | 6 | #15,197 | 13 | #6,799 |
| 2021 | — | — | 20 | #4,930 |
| 2020 | 10 | #10,212 | 7 | #10,550 |
| 2019 | 5 | #17,857 | 8 | #9,692 |
| 2018 | 8 | #12,402 | 11 | #7,594 |
| 2017 | — | — | 12 | #7,075 |
| 2016 | — | — | 9 | #8,773 |
| 2015 | — | — | 11 | #7,471 |
| 2014 | — | — | 10 | #8,094 |
| 2013 | — | — | 7 | #10,674 |
| 2012 | — | — | 5 | #14,133 |
| 2011 | — | — | 6 | #12,219 |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — | 5 | #14,519 |
| 2007 | — | — | — | — |
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| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — | 5 | #12,247 |
| 2000 | — | — | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | 5 | #9,456 |
| 1985 | — | — | 5 | #7,554 |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | 7 | #3,533 |
| 1960 | — | — | 8 | #3,333 |
| 1955 | — | — | 11 | #2,556 |
| 1950 | — | — | 9 | #2,766 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Winn in 2025?
Winn ranked #9,660 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Winn?
374 babies have been named Winn in the United States since 1918, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Winn most popular?
Winn peaked in 2021, when 20 newborns received the name.
Is Winn a boy or girl name?
Winn is used for both: about 10% of babies named Winn have been girls and 90% boys.
Is the name Winn rising or falling?
Winn is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.