Winter
Every Winter since 1954 — 16,656 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Winter
Winter is moderately common for girls in the United States, ranked #426 in 2025 with 732 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1954, 16,656 American babies have been named Winter — about 94% girls and 6% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2022, when 1,118 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 Winter stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Winter 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 | 732 | #426 | 77 | #1,990 |
| 2024 | 819 | #385 | 61 | #2,343 |
| 2023 | 831 | #369 | 56 | #2,437 |
| 2022 | 1,053 | #305 | 65 | #2,240 |
| 2021 | 1,013 | #322 | 72 | #2,057 |
| 2020 | 1,009 | #315 | 51 | #2,545 |
| 2019 | 985 | #325 | 50 | #2,624 |
| 2018 | 799 | #388 | 36 | #3,236 |
| 2017 | 709 | #446 | 42 | #2,889 |
| 2016 | 622 | #503 | 46 | #2,686 |
| 2015 | 568 | #547 | 33 | #3,426 |
| 2014 | 561 | #553 | 35 | #3,230 |
| 2013 | 433 | #659 | 19 | #4,969 |
| 2012 | 358 | #772 | 34 | #3,294 |
| 2011 | 240 | #1,040 | 13 | #6,559 |
| 2010 | 220 | #1,121 | 12 | #7,064 |
| 2009 | 261 | #1,014 | 15 | #6,075 |
| 2008 | 238 | #1,095 | 15 | #6,051 |
| 2007 | 178 | #1,364 | 14 | #6,251 |
| 2006 | 206 | #1,182 | 12 | #6,890 |
| 2005 | 190 | #1,209 | 23 | #4,058 |
| 2004 | 205 | #1,117 | 12 | #6,503 |
| 2003 | 182 | #1,185 | 18 | #4,607 |
| 2002 | 205 | #1,050 | 24 | #3,666 |
| 2001 | 206 | #1,044 | 21 | #3,968 |
| 2000 | 173 | #1,167 | 15 | #5,035 |
| 1995 | 135 | #1,260 | 14 | #4,503 |
| 1990 | 76 | #1,877 | — | — |
| 1985 | 52 | #2,081 | 5 | #7,555 |
| 1980 | 140 | #1,029 | 7 | #5,512 |
| 1975 | 8 | #7,155 | — | — |
| 1970 | 6 | #7,976 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Winter in 2025?
Winter ranked #426 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 732 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Winter?
16,656 babies have been named Winter in the United States since 1954, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Winter most popular?
Winter peaked in 2022, when 1,118 newborns received the name.
Is Winter a boy or girl name?
Winter is used for both: about 94% of babies named Winter have been girls and 6% boys.
Is the name Winter rising or falling?
Winter is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.