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1972

First Year

2007

Last Year

1979

Peak Year

#4404

Peak Rank

97

Total Count

15

Years Active

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## The Story of Won

Won first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1972, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1979, when 8 Wons were born — ranking #4,404 that year. As of 2026, Won ranks #9,788 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 97 Wons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

## Popularity by State

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## Names that sound like Won

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

* One
* Wun
* Wone
* [Win](/win)
* When
* [Wen](/wen)
* [Winn](/winn)
* Winne
* [Wynn](/wynn)
* [Wynne](/wynne)
* Wehn
* [Wyn](/wyn)

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Won

What does the name Won mean?

Won is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1972\. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Won in 2026?

In 2026, Won ranks #9,788 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Won most popular?

Won reached its peak popularity in 1979, ranking #4,404 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Won a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Won?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Won include Ran, Artemas, Mardell. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

[👦RanPeak #4404](/ran)[👦ArtemasPeak #4404](/artemas)[👦MardellPeak #4404](/mardell)[👦GarrisPeak #4404](/garris)[👦JohncharlesPeak #4404](/johncharles)[👦AlcibiadesPeak #4404](/alcibiades)[👦CarlvinPeak #4404](/carlvin)[👦DeenaPeak #4404](/deena)

## About the name Won 

Won is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1972 and has accumulated 97 births in the dataset. Won's peak popularity came in 1979 when it ranked #4,404\. Use the chart and map above to compare Won's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 1979 → ](/year/1979)
* [ Names of the 1970s → ](/decade/1970s)
* [ Names starting with "W" → ](/letter/w)
* [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). 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 ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

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.
