Winslow

Winslow - A very unique male name

Winslow appeared on the charts for the first time in 1913 on position #1252. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Winslow and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Winslow? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Winslow. The baby boy name Winslow was given to 6 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3771 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 244,381 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Winslow peaked in popularity 113 years ago in 1913 on position 1252.

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Winslow is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Winslow is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #2,454 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,454.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Winslow is where you live.

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Winslow origin and meaning

English, transferred surname from a place name

A transferred surname from the place name Winslow — Old English Wine's burial mound or hill

Winslow began as a Buckinghamshire place name and family surname — the painter Winslow Homer carries it as a surname, noted here rather than listed, since surname fame alone does not make a bearer. As a boy's given name it runs in scattered records from 1913, with a small modern peak in 2022 amid the surname-name revival.

Attested etymology

Winslow is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Winslow, pop culture references for the name Winslow and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Winslow

We've found the following names that sound similar to Winslow, sorted by popularity.

Wenceslao / Wensley / Wenceslaus / Winsley /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Winslow

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Winslow a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Winslow?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

WINZ-loh · /ˈwɪnzloʊ/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.

Style

SurnamePlace name

Why parents choose it

Winslow offers preppy surname style with a gentle, unhurried sound and Win as a built-in short form.

Worth knowing

• It will be shortened to Win or Wins, and reads as a surname or a town name to most people.