Winifred
Winifred is a boy's name of Welsh origin.
Meaning
Blessed reconciliation, holy peace, or fair wave.
Origin and history
Winifred is an Anglicized name traditionally derived from the Welsh name Gwenfrewi, mixed with Old English elements meaning blessed peace. Though historically more common for females, it has recorded masculine usage in early U.S. records. Today it is extremely rare as a male name in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
1,106 babies in the United States have been named Winifred since 1880. It ranks #3584 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (79.5 %)
- NC (7.5 %)
- OK (6.8 %)
- MO (3.1 %)
- VA (3.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 28 |
| 1910-1920 | 205 |
| 1920-1930 | 317 |
| 1930-1940 | 201 |
| 1940-1950 | 131 |
| 1950-1960 | 119 |
| 1960-1970 | 72 |
| 1970-1980 | 22 |
| 1980-1990 | 6 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Winnie, Fred, Freddie
Fun facts
- The name represents an early adaptation of the Welsh name Gwenfrewi influenced by the Old English male name Wynfryð.
- Saint Winifred's Holy Well in North Wales has been a major pilgrimage site for over a thousand years.