Winter
Gender: Mostly Girl
Meaning: The winter season, cold season
Origin: English
Popularity: Ranked #426 in 2025 with 732 babies born.
History: Winter surged in the 2010s-2020s as a seasonal name that takes courage. Choosing the cold season — dark, harsh, but stunningly beautiful — makes a statement. Game of Thrones' 'Winter is coming' added dramatic weight. In America, where California winter is 60°F and Minnesota winter is -20°F, the name means very different things depending on your zip code.
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Winter? About 1 in 4,114 babies born in 2025 were named Winter, or roughly 2.2 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Winter
What does the name Winter mean?
Winter means “The winter season, cold season” from English roots.
What is the origin of the name Winter?
Winter has English origin. The traditional meaning is “The winter season, cold season”.
How popular is Winter?
Winter ranked #426 in 2025 — given to 732 babies that year.
When was Winter most popular?
Winter peaked in 2022 with 1,051 babies registered that year.
Is Winter a boy or girl name?
Winter is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Winters in registered births are female.
Is the name Winter rising or falling in popularity?
Winter has fallen 111 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #315 in 2020 to #426 in 2025.
How long has Winter been recorded?
Winter appears in birth records across 61 years — from 1954 through 2025.