How to say it
WIN · ter
ˈwɪn.tər
Feminine
Winter
The winter season
What it means
An English season name, for the cold, still part of the year.
Winter is a season name, the crisp, quiet counterpart to Summer and Autumn, which English took up as given names. It reads serene and a little wintry-cool, and it has climbed in the 2010s and 2020s, leaning feminine. A natural pick for a December baby. Wynter is the stylized spelling; the name needs no nickname.
How to spell Winter
The standard spelling is Winter. Common variants include Wynter, Winter, but Winter is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #305 in 2022, currently #426 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Spelling
A season word name like Autumn and Summer; Wynter is the variant.
- Worth knowing
Leans feminine; a natural choice for a winter baby.
Who's worn it
Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.
- Winter the coldest season, used as a serene nature name
Spelling variants
- Wynter
- Winter
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By meaning
Common questions
- What does the name Winter mean?
- An English season name, for the cold, still part of the year.
- What does Winter mean in English?
- In English, Winter means "The winter season." Winter is a season name, the crisp, quiet counterpart to Summer and Autumn, which English took up as given names. It reads serene and a little wintry-cool, and it has climbed in the 2010s and 2020s, leaning feminine. A natural pick for a December baby. Wynter is the stylized spelling; the name needs no nickname.
- How do you pronounce Winter?
- Winter is pronounced ˈwɪn.tər. Say it as WIN-ter, with the stress on the "win" syllable.
- How do you spell Winter?
- The standard spelling is Winter. Common spelling variants include Wynter, Winter.
- Is Winter a boy or girl name?
- Winter is traditionally a feminine name.
- How popular is the name Winter?
- Winter ranked #426 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.