Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Winter.
National Rank (2025)
#426
All-Time Peak Rank
#305 (2022)
Total U.S. Births
15,619
Unisex Distribution6.2% Boy / 93.8% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Winter Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Winter
According to SSA data, Winter achieved its highest historical rank of #305 in 2022. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2022 with 1,053 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 28.9%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 54 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Winter scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+28.9% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,053Births in 2022
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
54Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:5
1960s:28
1970s:467
1980s:841
1990s:1,282
2000s:2,044
2010s:5,495
2020s:5,457
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesWin-ter
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with W, a letter used by only 1.1% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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