Winifred Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Winifred is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Winifred?
Winifred is spelled W-I-N-I-F-R-E-D. The name has 8 letters.
Winifred at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Winifred is commonly interpreted to mean “peaceful friend” or “holy, blessed reconciliation.”
- Origin
- Winifred is commonly associated with Welsh origins and may derive from the Welsh name Gwenfrewi.
- Pronunciation
- WIN-ih-fred · 3 syllables
Winifred Popularity in 2025
Rank#922
Recorded Births284
- Girls usage rose 105 places to #922 and recorded 39 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Winifred Mean?
Winifred is commonly interpreted to mean “peaceful friend” or “holy, blessed reconciliation.”
Origin: Winifred is commonly associated with Welsh origins and may derive from the Welsh name Gwenfrewi.
How Do You Pronounce Winifred?
PronunciationWIN-ih-fred
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Winifred?
- History
- Winifred is historically connected with a Welsh saint, Saint Winifred, who is recognized as a 7th-century virgin martyr.
Winifred Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 284 | #922 |
| 2024 | Girls | 245 | #1,027 |
| 2023 | Girls | 269 | #963 |
| 2022 | Girls | 229 | #1,089 |
| 2021 | Girls | 235 | #1,069 |
| 2020 | Girls | 222 | #1,099 |
| 2019 | Girls | 193 | #1,209 |
| 2018 | Girls | 154 | #1,435 |
| 2017 | Girls | 169 | #1,364 |
| 2016 | Girls | 147 | #1,534 |
| 2015 | Girls | 160 | #1,437 |
| 2014 | Girls | 100 | #1,982 |
| 2013 | Girls | 71 | #2,508 |
| 2012 | Girls | 49 | #3,314 |
| 2011 | Girls | 30 | #4,681 |
| 2010 | Girls | 22 | #5,977 |
| 2009 | Girls | 38 | #4,013 |
| 2008 | Girls | 29 | #5,013 |
| 2007 | Girls | 23 | #5,895 |
| 2006 | Girls | 27 | #5,086 |
| 2005 | Girls | 27 | #4,828 |
| 2004 | Girls | 21 | #5,744 |
| 2003 | Girls | 22 | #5,419 |
| 2002 | Girls | 21 | #5,444 |
When Was Winifred Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1918 · Girls
1,593 recorded births
National rank #144
1917 · Girls
1,526 recorded births
National rank #141
1920 · Girls
1,432 recorded births
National rank #160
1922 · Girls
1,428 recorded births
National rank #162
Where Winifred Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NE | #396 | 5 |
| OR | #429 | 8 |
| MA | #444 | 12 |
| WI | #447 | 11 |
| MN | #459 | 11 |
| UT | #490 | 8 |
| PA | #515 | 20 |
| CO | #536 | 10 |