Winfred
Winfred is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Friend of peace.
Origin and history
Winfred is a masculine name derived from the Old English elements winn, meaning 'friend', and frith, meaning 'peace'. Historically popular in the early 20th century in the United States, it has since become an uncommon classical choice.
Popularity in the United States
10,104 babies in the United States have been named Winfred since 1880. It ranks #1191 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1912.
States where it is most popular
- NC (14.5 %)
- TX (13.3 %)
- GA (10.1 %)
- AL (8.4 %)
- VA (7.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 100 |
| 1890-1900 | 103 |
| 1900-1910 | 137 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,303 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,147 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,500 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,342 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,533 |
| 1960-1970 | 934 |
| 1970-1980 | 400 |
| 1980-1990 | 303 |
| 1990-2000 | 163 |
| 2000-2010 | 70 |
| 2010-2019 | 54 |
| 2020-2029 | 15 |
Famous people named Winfred
- Winfred Yu: Poker Player, Business Executive
Nicknames
Fred, Freddie, Winnie
Fun facts
- The name is composed of two Anglo-Saxon words, winn ('friend') and frith ('peace').
- Winfred was significantly more common in the United States during the early 1900s than it is today.