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Windham

♂ Boy

Pronounced WIND-əm /ˈwɪnd.əm/High

Meaning: From an English place-name/surname — Old English, 'Wina's homestead' (a friend's home), or 'the windy hamlet'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A homestead: Windham is the English 'Wina's homestead'. Crisp, distinguished, and warm (nickname Win).
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningFrom an English place-name/surname — Old English, 'Wina's homestead' (a friend's home), or 'the windy hamlet'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#5840 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 37

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419872025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Windham comes from an English place-name and surname (also Wyndham) — Old English, 'Wina's homestead' (Wina, 'friend', plus ham, 'home'), or 'the windy hamlet' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, distinguished surname-name; nickname Win.

It registers thinly as a first name. Rare, Wina's-homestead at the root, and distinguished.

Did you know? Windham (Wyndham) means 'Wina's homestead' (a friend's home) or 'the windy hamlet' (Old English) — a crisp, distinguished surname-name with the warm nickname Win.
Overall data confidence 60%
Surname references — Wyndham — routes layered

Variations

WyndhamWindom

Nicknames

Win

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Windham mean?

Windham is English for 'Wina's homestead' or 'the windy hamlet'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Windham?

It's said WIND-əm /ˈwɪnd.əm/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Windham a boy or girl name?

Windham is a boy's name.

How popular is Windham?

Windham is a rare name in the U.S.

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