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Winslie

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Pronounced WINZ-lee /ˈwɪnz.li/High

Meaning: A modern name with a Wins- opening and -lie ending — echoing Winslow ('friend's hill') and Winslet; possibly 'Wynsige's meadow'; no single fixed root; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Soft and modern: Winslie joins a Wins- opening to a -lie ending. A crisp coinage, sweet and warm.

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Origin LowEnglish, American

MeaningA modern name with a Wins- opening and -lie ending — echoing Winslow ('friend's hill') and Winslet; possibly 'Wynsige's meadow'; no single fixed root; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#2818 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births61 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 88

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Winslie is a modern name with a Wins- opening and a -lie ending — echoing Winslow, 'a friend's hill', and Winslet (likely 'Wynsige's place', from the Old English Wynsige, 'joy-victory'; routes layered, which we flag). A crisp, modern surname-style name (nickname Winnie).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-Wins-name, and crisp.

Did you know? Winslie brushes Winslow ('a friend's hill') and Winslet — possibly 'Wynsige's meadow' (Wynsige, 'joy-victory') — a crisp, modern coinage (the routes are layered, which we note).

Overall data confidence 42%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — recent emergence

Variations

WinsleyWinsleeWinslet

Nicknames

Winnie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Winslie mean?

Winslie echoes Winslow and Winslet, possibly 'Wynsige's meadow'; it has no single fixed meaning, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Winslie?

It's said WINZ-lee /ˈwɪnz.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Winslie a boy or girl name?

Winslie is a girl's name.

How popular is Winslie?

Winslie is a very rare, recent name in the U.S.