Winn

“Signifying 'joy' or 'friend'.”

American origin · Unisex name

♂ 92% boys♀ 8% girls

#6486US 2023

14Births / yr

↑Rising

288All-time births

📅 Since 201800

What does Winn mean and where does it come from?

Winn is a diminutive of Winifred and has gained popularity as a standalone name. It conveys cheerfulness and sociability. It is commonly found in English-speaking countries, especially the US and the UK. The variant 'Wynn' is also popular.

Cultural significance

Winn has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in American-speaking communities, where it reflects values of signifying 'joy' or 'friend'..

Peak popularity

Reached #9552 in 2020 — currently #6486 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Winn?

Winn works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Winn Grace

How popular is Winn right now?

Rising fast — up 307 spots — currently #6486 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 2020–2023#6486 · Top 4.8%

2020

2021

2022

2023

Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#6486	14	▲ up 307 · +8% births
2022	#6793	13	▼ down 1865 · -35% births
2021	#4928	20	▲ up 4624 · +100% births
2020	#9552	10	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Winn

Best Year2021Rank #4928

Peak Count20

Average Rank#6940

Current Trend→Stable

Data Range2020 - 20234 years

The story of Winn

Winn is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 2018. With 288 total births recorded, Winn remains relatively uncommon. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #9552 in 2020 to #6486 in 2023. Winn is used for both genders: 8% female and 92% male.

Names that peaked alongside Winn in 2020:

Olivia Emma Ava Charlotte Sophia

Winn by decade

Winn peaked in the 2020s. See all 2020s names →

Decade	Births
1910s	5
1920s	15
1940s	22
1950s	60
1960s	45
1970s	6
1980s	11
1990s	5
2000s	10
2010s ★	92
2020s	17

💎Winn has only 288 total recorded births since 2018 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Winn?

Common

What names sound and feel like Winn?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Winn also consider these

Kwinn

American · From the surname

Finn

Ireland · fair, white

Zinn

Germanic · a descendant of

Wint

Burma (Myanmar) · to be born,

Wing

Chinese · Wing

Vinn

Scandinavian countries · Old Norse

Common questions about the name Winn

What does the name Winn mean?

Winn means "Signifying 'joy' or 'friend'." — a name rooted in American tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Winn?

Winn is currently a distinctive and less common name as a baby name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Winn have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Winn?

Winn originates from American tradition. American names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

How does Winn sound with different last names?

As a one-syllable name, Winn flows best with last names of two or three syllables. Avoid last names ending in the same sound as Winn ends, as this can create an unwanted rhyme. Test by saying the full name out loud several times.

Is Winn trending right now?

Winn is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.