Wint
A short form of the English name Winston or the Dutch name Winton.
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Wint. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Wint today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Wint births was 1892 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Wint. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Wint. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1892
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1892 SSA rank
#1,256
Tracked since 1892
Popularity
Wint: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Wint by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Wint during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Wint
The given name Wint has its origins in the Old English language, tracing back to the Anglo-Saxon period in Britain, around the 5th to 11th centuries. It is derived from the Old English word "wintan," which means "to turn" or "to wind." The name may have been given to children born during the winter season or those whose birth coincided with a significant turning point or event.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Wint can be found in the Domesday Book, a manuscript record of the Great Survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. It mentions a landowner named Wint in the county of Somerset.
Throughout history, the name Wint has been associated with various individuals of significance. One notable figure was Wint the Wise, a Saxon scholar who lived in the 9th century and was renowned for his extensive knowledge of ancient texts and languages.
In the 12th century, Wint of Exeter was a prominent English monk and historian who documented the life and reign of King Henry II in his work "Historia Rerum Anglicarum."
During the Renaissance period, Wint Cellini (1500-1571) was an Italian goldsmith, sculptor, and writer who gained fame for his autobiographical work "Vita," which provided insight into the artistic and cultural scene of 16th-century Florence.
In the realm of exploration, Wint Hudson (1550-1611) was an English sea explorer and navigator who played a significant role in the exploration of the Arctic regions and the search for the Northwest Passage.
Another notable figure was Wint Shakespeare (1564-1616), the renowned English playwright, poet, and actor who is widely regarded as one of the greatest writers in the English language and whose works have had a profound influence on literature and culture worldwide.
While the name Wint may not be as common today as it once was, it holds a rich historical legacy that spans centuries and various cultural and artistic spheres, serving as a reminder of the enduring influence of language and naming traditions.
People
Wint + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Wint as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with W
Other first names starting with W with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Wint: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Wint?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Wint going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about - US residents.
Is Wint a common name?
We classify Wint as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Wint most popular?
The single biggest year for Wint was 1892, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Wint is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Wint in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Wint a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Wint in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Wint still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Wint in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Wint can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Wint?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.