Winifred
4 countries#922 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Winifred was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
46,200 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #922 · peaked in 1918 with 1,640 births
Most common in: New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Illinois, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
807 births recorded 1977–2024 · peaked in 2020 with 83 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
782 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #513 · peaked in 2020 with 83 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
25 births recorded 1977–2024 · peaked in 2024 with 5 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
17 births recorded 1911–2017 · peaked in 1920 with 5 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Winifred’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #5086 | — |
| 2007 | #5895 | ↓809 |
| 2008 | #5013 | ↑882 |
| 2009 | #4013 | ↑1000 |
| 2010 | #5977 | ↓1964 |
| 2011 | #4681 | ↑1296 |
| 2012 | #3314 | ↑1367 |
| 2013 | #2508 | ↑806 |
| 2014 | #1982 | ↑526 |
| 2015 | #1437 | ↑545 |
| 2016 | #1534 | ↓97 |
| 2017 | #1364 | ↑170 |
| 2018 | #1435 | ↓71 |
| 2019 | #1209 | ↑226 |
| 2020 | #1099 | ↑110 |
| 2021 | #1069 | ↑30 |
| 2022 | #1089 | ↓20 |
| 2023 | #963 | ↑126 |
| 2024 | #1027 | ↓64 |
| 2025 | #922 | ↑105 |
Frequently asked questions about Winifred
Is Winifred a popular name?
Yes — Winifred currently ranks #922 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Winifred more common for boys or girls?
Winifred is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Winifred most popular?
Winifred peaked in 1918 in United States, with 1,640 recorded births that year.
Is Winifred rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Winifred’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #149 in 1880 to #922 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Winifred?
At least 47,024 babies have been recorded with the name Winifred across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Winifred popular in more than one country?
Yes — Winifred appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Winifred?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Winifred include Giana, Emmeline, Clare, Elisabeth.
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