Unisex · #7,234 in 2026

Win

Current Rank
#7,234
Peak Rank
#2,629 (2022)
Total Babies
190
5-Yr Trend
+17%
👧 Girl peak #14,553 (16 total)
👦 Boy peak #2,629 (190 total)
👦As Boy Name
1951
First Year
2026
Last Year
2022
Peak Year
#2629
Peak Rank
190
Total Count
26
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
2012
First Year
2023
Last Year
2014
Peak Year
#14553
Peak Rank
16
Total Count
3
Years Active

The Story of Win

As a girl name

Win first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2012, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2014, when 6 Wins were born — ranking #14,553 that year. As of 2026, Win ranks #15,178 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 16 Wins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Win first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1951, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 16 Wins were born — ranking #5,633 that year. As of 2026, Win ranks #7,234 for boys with 10 births, rising sharply (+17% over the past five years). In total, more than 190 Wins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Win

Phonetically similar names — useful when Win is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Win

What does the name Win mean?
Win is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1951. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Win in 2026?
In 2026, Win ranks #7,234 among boys' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.
When was Win most popular?
Win reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #2,629 that year with 16 babies given the name.
Is Win a unisex name?
Yes — Win is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 8% of Wins assigned female and 92% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Win?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Win include Vyron, Varnell, Vytautas. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Win

Win is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1951 and has accumulated 190 births in the dataset. Win's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #2,629. Use the chart and map above to compare Win's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.