Winnifred
2 countries#2514 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Winnifred was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
5,127 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #2514 · peaked in 1918 with 166 births
Most common in: Michigan, Minnesota, Massachusetts, Maine, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
52 births recorded 1999–2021 · currently #3192 · peaked in 2020 with 17 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
52 births recorded 1999–2021 · peaked in 2020 with 17 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Winnifred’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | #12056 | — |
| 2005 | #14502 | ↓2446 |
| 2007 | #13924 | ↑578 |
| 2008 | #15405 | ↓1481 |
| 2009 | #13704 | ↑1701 |
| 2010 | #13448 | ↑256 |
| 2011 | #12153 | ↑1295 |
| 2013 | #11000 | ↑1153 |
| 2014 | #8485 | ↑2515 |
| 2015 | #5833 | ↑2652 |
| 2016 | #4850 | ↑983 |
| 2017 | #4304 | ↑546 |
| 2018 | #4662 | ↓358 |
| 2019 | #3851 | ↑811 |
| 2020 | #3061 | ↑790 |
| 2021 | #3215 | ↓154 |
| 2022 | #2604 | ↑611 |
| 2023 | #2757 | ↓153 |
| 2024 | #2749 | ↑8 |
| 2025 | #2514 | ↑235 |
Frequently asked questions about Winnifred
Is Winnifred a popular name?
Yes — Winnifred currently ranks #2514 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Winnifred more common for boys or girls?
Winnifred is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Winnifred most popular?
Winnifred peaked in 1918 in United States, with 166 recorded births that year.
Is Winnifred rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Winnifred’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #580 in 1880 to #2514 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Winnifred?
At least 5,179 babies have been recorded with the name Winnifred across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Winnifred popular in more than one country?
Yes — Winnifred appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Winnifred?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Winnifred include Taleen, Valentine, Zalayah, Alaysha.
Similar names right now
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