Winslow
From Middle English Wynselowe, from Old English Wineshlǣw, from Wines (“Wine's”, personal name) + hlāw (“mound”).
Every Winslow since 1897 — 2,724 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Winslow
Winslow is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,878 in 2025 with 44 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1897, 2,724 American babies have been named Winslow — about 66% boys and 34% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 243 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 Winslow stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Winslow 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 | 199 | #1,169 | 44 | #2,878 |
| 2024 | 148 | #1,482 | 48 | #2,744 |
| 2023 | 120 | #1,722 | 36 | #3,341 |
| 2022 | 87 | #2,192 | 51 | #2,645 |
| 2021 | 64 | #2,710 | 27 | #4,003 |
| 2020 | 53 | #3,058 | 35 | #3,269 |
| 2019 | 50 | #3,218 | 23 | #4,475 |
| 2018 | 47 | #3,395 | 31 | #3,603 |
| 2017 | 38 | #3,992 | 27 | #3,985 |
| 2016 | 28 | #4,983 | 19 | #5,118 |
| 2015 | 24 | #5,648 | 21 | #4,703 |
| 2014 | 30 | #4,763 | 19 | #5,056 |
| 2013 | 15 | #8,123 | 11 | #7,519 |
| 2012 | 6 | #16,741 | 17 | #5,470 |
| 2011 | 11 | #10,352 | 10 | #8,044 |
| 2010 | 5 | #19,691 | 18 | #5,238 |
| 2009 | 10 | #11,414 | 9 | #8,957 |
| 2008 | — | — | 11 | #7,678 |
| 2007 | — | — | 11 | #7,561 |
| 2006 | — | — | 16 | #5,513 |
| 2005 | — | — | 6 | #11,417 |
| 2004 | — | — | 7 | #9,900 |
| 2003 | — | — | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — | 7 | #9,357 |
| 2001 | — | — | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | 9 | #7,387 |
| 1995 | — | — | 5 | #10,286 |
| 1990 | — | — | 8 | #6,392 |
| 1985 | — | — | 9 | #4,683 |
| 1980 | — | — | 11 | #3,836 |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | 10 | #3,278 |
| 1965 | — | — | 10 | #2,777 |
| 1960 | — | — | 17 | #2,035 |
| 1955 | — | — | 13 | #2,301 |
| 1950 | — | — | 21 | #1,655 |
| 1945 | — | — | 18 | #1,630 |
| 1940 | — | — | 7 | #3,126 |
| 1935 | — | — | 18 | #1,707 |
| 1930 | — | — | 24 | #1,532 |
| 1925 | — | — | 22 | #1,678 |
| 1920 | — | — | 22 | #1,692 |
| 1915 | — | — | 25 | #1,370 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | 6 | #1,306 |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Winslow
- Winslow Homer Painter · 1836–1910
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Winslow mean?
From Middle English Wynselowe, from Old English Wineshlǣw, from Wines (“Wine's”, personal name) + hlāw (“mound”).
How popular is the name Winslow in 2025?
Winslow ranked #2,878 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 44 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Winslow?
2,724 babies have been named Winslow in the United States since 1897, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Winslow most popular?
Winslow peaked in 2025, when 243 newborns received the name.
Is Winslow a boy or girl name?
Winslow is used for both: about 34% of babies named Winslow have been girls and 66% boys.
Is the name Winslow rising or falling?
Winslow is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Winslow?
Well-known people named Winslow include Winslow Homer (painter).