Winnifred

Winnifred: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl nameWelsh origin

Meaning and origin of Winnifred

  • A female given name from Welsh, variant of Winifred.

How popular is Winnifred?

70U.S. babies in 2025
#419peak rank (1888)
5,127babies since 1880

Since 1880, 5,127 girls in the U.S. have been named Winnifred. Its highest rank for girls was #419 in 1888. In 2025, 70 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

18801920196020002025166 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Winnifred FAQ

What does the name Winnifred mean?

A female given name from Welsh, variant of Winifred.

What is the origin of the name Winnifred?

Winnifred is listed as a name of Welsh origin.

How popular is the name Winnifred?

Since 1880, 5,127 girls in the U.S. have been named Winnifred. Its highest rank for girls was #419 in 1888. In 2025, 70 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Winnifred a boy or girl name?

Winnifred is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 5,127 girls and 0 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.