Winifred
Winifred is a girl's name of Welsh origin.
Meaning
Blessed reconciliation, joyful peace, or friend of peace.
Origin and history
Winifred is an English name derived from the Welsh name Gwenfrewi, meaning 'blessed reconciliation' or 'joyful peace'. It was also influenced by Old English elements meaning 'friend of peace'. Historically popular in the early 20th century, Winifred has experienced a modern revival in the U.S. as an vintage name.
Popularity in the United States
45,094 babies in the United States have been named Winifred since 1880. It ranks #634 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #966.
States where it is most popular
- NY (15.9 %)
- PA (10.2 %)
- MA (6.2 %)
- IL (5.9 %)
- OH (5.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 1,309 |
| 1890-1900 | 2,293 |
| 1900-1910 | 2,689 |
| 1910-1920 | 10,255 |
| 1920-1930 | 12,083 |
| 1930-1940 | 5,289 |
| 1940-1950 | 3,724 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,501 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,252 |
| 1970-1980 | 461 |
| 1980-1990 | 213 |
| 1990-2000 | 191 |
| 2000-2010 | 255 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,095 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,484 |
Famous people named Winifred
- Winifred Holtby: Novelist, Journalist
- Winifred Cavendish-Bentinck: Duchess, Humanitarian
Nicknames
Winnie, Freddie, Winn
Fun facts
- The name is an Anglicized form of the native Welsh name Gwenfrewi.
- The name gained widespread pop culture recognition through the character Winifred Sanderson in the 1993 film Hocus Pocus.