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Winter is a feminine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From the English word for the season, derived from Old English winter." It ranked #426 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from the English word for the season, derived from Old English winter. The entry lists its usage as English (Modern).
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Winter ranked #426 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #426 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Winter mean?
Behind the Name does not give Winter a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: from the English word for the season.
Is Winter a popular name?
Winter ranked #426 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Winter a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Winter appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Winter — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
