Winfred
boy nameWinfred entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #385 in 1917, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#385
peak (1917)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #570 |
| 1890s | #681 |
| 1900s | #649 |
| 1910s | #476 |
| 1920s | #411 |
| 1930s | #467 |
| 1940s | #545 |
| 1950s | #593 |
| 1960s | #829 |
| 1970s | #1452 |
| 1980s | #2002 |
| 1990s | #4361 |
| 2000s | #8834 |
| 2010s | #9366 |
| 2020s | #12136 |
Living bearers
About 3,700 people named Winfred are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Winfred alive today was born around 1938, making them about 87 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Winfred in 2025?
- Winfred is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Winfred most popular?
- Winfred peaked in 1917, reaching #385 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Winfred with classmates?
- Winfred will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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