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Winsel

WIN-suhl /wɪn.səl/

At a glance

In short
Winsel is a charming and unique Old English name for boys, meaning attractive or winsome. Pronounced as WIN-suhl (/wɪn.səl/), it exudes charisma and individuality.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1922 (#4,307)
Babies in 1922
5 (<0.01% of boys)
First recorded
1922 (the only year on record)

Meaning of Winsel

Winsel is a unique and charming name for baby boys. It has its origins in Old English and is derived from the word "winsome," which means attractive or charming. The name Winsel carries positive associations of joy, beauty, and charisma. In terms of pronunciation, it is pronounced as WIN-suhl in American English (/wɪn.səl/). Although there are no variations specifically listed for Winsel, a similar name to consider is Winslow. Winsel may be a rare choice, but it exudes a sense of individuality and character that will make your little one stand out from the crowd. According to data from the United States Social Security Administration, Winsel was recorded as given to five newborn boys in 1922, with a rank of 4,307.

How to pronounce Winsel

English

Popularity of Winsel in the U.S.

Winsel appears in the records for the U.S. only in 1922, ranked #4,307 with 5 babies.

Bar chart: 5 boys named Winsel in the U.S. in 1922, ranked #4,307 among boy names.
  • Boys named Winsel (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale)
In 1922. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1922 1 row
Winsel: babies and rank among boy names in the U.S. by year
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
192254,307new