Winthrop
Pronunciation: [ w-IHNTHR-uhp ]
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Winthrop first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 385 babies have been named Winthrop in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Winthrop is past its peak , currently ranked #19,787 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,787
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Winthrop
Winthrop is a boy name .
Winthrop is currently ranked #19,787 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Winthrop include Win, Wint, Winty, Wintie, Winth, Winthy, Winthie, Rop, Ropy, Ropie, Wiy, and Wiie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Winthrop include Winter . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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