Winsley, of Old English origin, is an uncommon yet intriguing given name for males. It is derived from the name of a village located in Wiltshire, England, known as Winsley. This name may have evolved over time from the Old English words 'wynn', meaning joy or happiness, and 'leah', indicating a wooded area or clearing. Thus, Winsley could be interpreted as 'happy wood' or 'joyful clearing'. The name has gained some popularity in recent years due to its unique sound and association with the charming village it is named after.
"Winsley has seen a significant increase in births from 2017 to 2018, with the number nearly quadrupling. Since then, birth numbers have fluctuated but remained relatively high, with a total of 191 births recorded between 2017 and 2023."