Winifred
Winifred: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Winifred
- A female given name from Welsh.
Etymology
From Old English Winfriþ, from Welsh Gwenfrewi.
How popular is Winifred?
Since 1880, 45,094 girls and 1,106 boys in the U.S. have been named Winifred (98% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #141 in 1917. Its highest rank for boys was #985 in 1918. In 2025 it ranked #923 for girls, with 284 babies given the name.
Names similar to Winifred
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Winifred
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Winifred FAQ
What does the name Winifred mean?
A female given name from Welsh. From Old English Winfriþ, from Welsh Gwenfrewi.
What is the origin of the name Winifred?
Winifred is listed as a name of Welsh origin.
How popular is the name Winifred?
Since 1880, 45,094 girls and 1,106 boys in the U.S. have been named Winifred (98% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #141 in 1917. Its highest rank for boys was #985 in 1918. In 2025 it ranked #923 for girls, with 284 babies given the name.
Is Winifred a boy or girl name?
Winifred is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 45,094 girls and 1,106 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.