Winifred
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
45,915 Total Births
145 Years of Data
1918 Peak Popularity Year
1,640 Peak Births

Winifred Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Winifred has its roots in Old English and means 'blessed peace'. It has evolved through various forms, maintaining its essence in language. Winifred is associated with positive traits of friendship and peace. There is no direct biblical relevance. The name gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in association with Saint Winifred. It has variants like Winnie and Freddie and is perceived as a charming vintage name today.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Winifred"

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Pronunciation

/ˈwɪnɪfrɪd/

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Origin

Old English

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Etymology

The name Winifred is derived from the Old English elements 'wine' meaning 'friend' and 'freo' meaning 'peace' or 'safety'. It can also be linked to the Welsh name 'Winifred', which is associated with a legendary 7th-century saint.

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Meaning

blessed peace

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Language Evolution

Winifred (Old English), Winifred (Middle English), Winifred (Modern English)

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Historical Usage

The name Winifred saw increased popularity during the 19th century, particularly in England and Wales, partly due to the veneration of Saint Winifred.

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Variants & Derivatives

Winnie, Winny, Freddie

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Winifred is viewed as a vintage name that evokes a sense of charm and nostalgia, with a slight resurgence in contemporary naming trends.

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Famous People

Winifred Holtby - English novelist and writer, Winifred Atwell - Jamaican-born pianist, Winifred Wagner - German opera director

📊 Winifred Name Trend Analysis

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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable
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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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✨ Winifred Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Highly Popular name with 1,640 peak births in 1918

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 49 US states, with strongest presence in Hawaii

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 12 different American generations with varying popularity

🔊 Same Pronunciation Names for "Winifred" - Complete Guide (1 Names)

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Winifred"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Winifred"

"Winifred" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 1314th of 7545 487
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 1602nd of 6773 352
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 2464th of 7552 208
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 5973rd of 10718 43
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 15579th of 16616 6
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 174th of 9107 22,954
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 282nd of 9204 9,374
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 589th of 12526 4,696
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 1632nd of 19264 957
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 4427th of 27321 329
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 5107th of 35406 402
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 1294th of 30306 2,193

Regional Popularity of "Winifred" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
83.05%
1176th/1416
- 42.77%
1012th/2366
-
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - 64.26%
1512th/2353
-
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Winifred" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
10.10%
143rd/1416
8.56%
118th/1379
12.13%
287th/2366
11.82%
135th/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
17.21%
266th/1546
11.50%
179th/1556
17.76%
418th/2353
18.68%
289th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
29.68%
661st/2227
18.15%
441st/2430
21.42%
611th/2853
27.53%
764th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
74.12%
2177th/2937
37.93%
1321st/3483
46.05%
1620th/3518
58.23%
2355th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- 80.78%
3615th/4475
- -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
100.00%
4582nd/4582
76.45%
3948th/5164
- 81.68%
6096th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
22.94%
914th/3984
23.67%
1062nd/4487
25.20%
1719th/6822
23.96%
1504th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Winifred"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Winifred" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Winifred" in the United States

The name Winifred is most popular in Hawaii, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Winifred has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Winifred' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1314th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1602nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2464th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5973rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 15579th out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 174th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 282nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 589th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1632nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4427th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5107th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1294th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Winifred' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

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