Winston Grady

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Winston Grady — English
29K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Winston Grady is a name that combines English origins. The first name Winston is a masculine given name of English origin. Winston is a surname derived from Winstone, near Cirencester in Gloucestershire. Later, it developed as a male Christian name with the Churchill family, starting with Sir Winston Churchill in 1620, named for his mother Sarah's surname. The surname Grady: Grady is a surname of Irish origin. It is derived from the Gaelic Ó Grádaigh meaning ‘descendant of Gráda’ (‘noble’). The O’Gradys of Kilballyowen were a prominent Munster clan and sept of the Dal gCaís. Adrian Grady (born 1985), American football player Anthony Grady (born 1990), American football player Arthur Grady (1922–1995), British water polo player Benjamin F. Grady (1831–1914), American politician Christine Grady, American nurse Christopher W. Winston is a rare first name, carried by approximately 29K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Winston reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Winston

English

Winston is a surname derived from Winstone, near Cirencester in Gloucestershire. Later, it developed as a male Christian name with the Churchill family, starting with Sir Winston Churchill in 1620, named for his mother Sarah's surname.

Surname: Grady

Celtic

Grady is a surname of Irish origin. It is derived from the Gaelic Ó Grádaigh meaning ‘descendant of Gráda’ (‘noble’). The O’Gradys of Kilballyowen were a prominent Munster clan and sept of the Dal gCaís. Adrian Grady (born 1985), American football player Anthony Grady (born 1990), American football player Arthur Grady (1922–1995), British water polo player Benjamin F. Grady (1831–1914), American politician Christine Grady, American nurse Christopher W.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Winston is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 50%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 14%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Winston by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Winston Grady

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Winston Grady:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Winston?
The first name Winston originates from English. Winston is a surname derived from Winstone, near Cirencester in Gloucestershire. Later, it developed as a male Christian name with the Churchill family, starting with Sir Winston Churchill in 1620, named for his mother Sarah's surname.
When was Winston most popular?
The name Winston reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Grady?
The surname Grady originates from Celtic. Grady is a surname of Irish origin. It is derived from the Gaelic Ó Grádaigh meaning ‘descendant of Gráda’ (‘noble’). The O’Gradys of Kilballyowen were a prominent Munster clan and sept of the Dal gCaís. Adrian Grady (born 1985), American football player Anthony Grady (born 1990), American football player Arthur Grady (1922–1995), British water polo player Benjamin F. Grady (1831–1914), American politician Christine Grady, American nurse Christopher W.
What are the origins of the name Winston Grady?
The name Winston Grady combines two different traditions: the first name Winston has English roots, while the surname Grady originates from Celtic.
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