Winfred
Winfred: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Winfred
Root meaning: “joy”
- A male given name from Old English.
Etymology
From Old English Wynnfriþ, from wynn (“joy”) + friþ (“peace”).
How popular is Winfred?
Since 1880, 351 girls and 10,104 boys in the U.S. have been named Winfred (3% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1742 in 1919. Its highest rank for boys was #386 in 1917. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
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Winfred FAQ
What does the name Winfred mean?
Winfred traces back to a root meaning "joy". A male given name from Old English. From Old English Wynnfriþ, from wynn (“joy”) + friþ (“peace”).
What is the origin of the name Winfred?
Winfred is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Winfred?
Since 1880, 351 girls and 10,104 boys in the U.S. have been named Winfred (3% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1742 in 1919. Its highest rank for boys was #386 in 1917. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Winfred a boy or girl name?
Winfred is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 351 girls and 10,104 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.