Boy · #4,151 in 2026

Windom

Name: Popularity of the name Windom in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Windom, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#4,151

Peak Rank

#3,728 (1918)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1918

First Year

1928

Last Year

1918

Peak Year

#3728

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Windom

Windom first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1918, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1918, when 6 Windoms were born — ranking #3,728 that year. As of 2026, Windom ranks #4,151 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 21 Windoms have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Windom

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

Windham
Wyndham
Windon
Winden
Wenden
Winton
Winda
Wintun
Wending
Winding
Onetime
Wounding

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Windom

What does the name Windom mean?

Windom is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1918. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Windom in 2026?

In 2026, Windom ranks #4,151 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Windom most popular?

Windom reached its peak popularity in 1918, ranking #3,728 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Windom a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Windom is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Windom?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Windom include Knowlton, Zeddie, Adele. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Windom

Windom is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1918 and has accumulated 21 births in the dataset. Windom's peak popularity came in 1918 when it ranked #3,728. Use the chart and map above to compare Windom'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.