Winifred
girl name#922 in 2025Winifred entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #141 in 1917, ranks #922 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#922
rank today
#141
peak (1917)
284
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #160 |
| 1890s | #173 |
| 1900s | #187 |
| 1910s | #157 |
| 1920s | #182 |
| 1930s | #269 |
| 1940s | #380 |
| 1950s | #581 |
| 1960s | #973 |
| 1970s | #2121 |
| 1980s | #4010 |
| 1990s | #5410 |
| 2000s | #5132 |
| 2010s | #2544 |
| 2020s | #1028 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Winifred has been most popular in CA, NY, IL.
Living bearers
About 11,000 people named Winifred are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Winifred alive today was born around 1924, making them about 101 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Winifred in 2025?
- Winifred ranks #922 among US girl names in 2025, with 284 babies given the name.
- When was the name Winifred most popular?
- Winifred peaked in 1917, reaching #141 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Winifred with classmates?
- Winifred will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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