Joyful stone or wine's town
Derived from the Old English name Wynnstan, combining 'wynn' (joy) and 'stan' (stone). It is also associated with the place name meaning 'wine's town'. The name gained immense popularity in the 20th century due to British Prime Minister Winston Churchill.
About 830 boys were named Winston in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
British Prime Minister during WWII
Protagonist of the novel 1984 · 1984
Member of the Ghostbusters · Ghostbusters
Author of Forrest Gump
Main character in the sitcom New Girl · New Girl
Dutch professional footballer
The same feel as Winston — far less common.
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