NAME PROFILE

Winifred

Winifred is a Welsh name meaning 'blessed peacemaking.' it evokes a sense of moral weight and intellectual depth, characterizing someone who is sincere, diligent, and honest.

Key Stats

Total births46,200
GenderFemale (0% / 100%)
Peak year1918
Peak generationG.I. Gen
First recorded1910
Most recent2025
Syllables3
Origin
Comeback nameYes

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

TX — 22%NY — 22%PA — 20%CA — 19%OH — 18%

Notable People

Winifred Holtby (Author) · Winifred Wagner (Director) · Winifred Sanderson (Fictional Character) · Winifred Atwell (Musician) · Winifred Shaw (Athlete)

Nicknames & Diminutives

WinnieFreddie

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