Winter
How to say it: WIN-tur · /ˈwɪntər/
English word name for the coldest season, from Old English 'winter'; used as a given name for its crisp, evocative quality.
Winter was the 252nd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 732 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 51% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #258 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #252 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 732 |
| Share of births | 1 in 2,354 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +51% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #258 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Newcomer Winter rose almost entirely in recent decades and tops out in the 2020s. A gentle decline is projected from here.
What goes with it
Cool and soft, Winter feels rooted in nature as a season name. Autumn makes an obvious counterpart, and Winnie offers a cozy short form.
Nicknames
- Winnie
- Win
Honouring a Winter in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Winter is about 1 in 99.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
England and Wales: #365.
Famous people named Winter
- Winter Williams (born 1984)American actress
- Winter Ave Zoli (born 1980)American actress and model
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