Winthrop
boy nameWinthrop entered the US charts in 1883, peaked at #852 in 1906, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1883–2025
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rank today
#852
peak (1906)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #926 |
| 1890s | #982 |
| 1900s | #1044 |
| 1910s | #1278 |
| 1920s | #1833 |
| 1930s | #1926 |
| 1940s | #1866 |
| 1950s | #1993 |
| 1960s | #2556 |
| 1970s | #4232 |
| 1980s | #5769 |
| 1990s | #7044 |
| 2010s | #9995 |
| 2020s | #10821 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Winthrop are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Winthrop alive today was born around 1939, making them about 86 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Winthrop in 2025?
- Winthrop is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Winthrop most popular?
- Winthrop peaked in 1906, reaching #852 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Winthrop with classmates?
- Winthrop will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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