Winfield
Winfield is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Friend's field or friendly meadow.
Origin and history
Winfield is a traditional English surname-derived masculine given name meaning 'friend's field' or 'friendly meadow'. It was moderately popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States, but has become quite rare in contemporary usage. Today, it offers a vintage, classic charm with subtle geographical roots.
Popularity in the United States
5,214 babies in the United States have been named Winfield since 1880. It ranks #1691 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1888.
States where it is most popular
- PA (36.6 %)
- NY (19.1 %)
- NJ (13.1 %)
- MD (6.6 %)
- ME (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 430 |
| 1890-1900 | 234 |
| 1900-1910 | 199 |
| 1910-1920 | 860 |
| 1920-1930 | 948 |
| 1930-1940 | 625 |
| 1940-1950 | 571 |
| 1950-1960 | 422 |
| 1960-1970 | 295 |
| 1970-1980 | 181 |
| 1980-1990 | 145 |
| 1990-2000 | 120 |
| 2000-2010 | 73 |
| 2010-2019 | 72 |
| 2020-2029 | 39 |
Famous people named Winfield
- Winfield Scott: Military General, Politician
- Winfield Scott Hancock: Military General, Politician
Nicknames
Win, Winnie
Fun facts
- Winfield peaked in popularity in the United States around the turn of the 20th century, largely influenced by notable figures of the era.
- Like many traditional American given names, Winfield originated as an English habitational surname before transitioning into a personal name.