Winnie
Winnie is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Blessed peacemaking, fair, or friend, depending on the full root name like Winifred or Edwina.
Origin and history
Winnie is a diminutive of names such as Winifred, Edwina, or Gwendolyn. Historically popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it has seen a gentle resurgence in recent years as part of the trend toward vintage nicknames. It carries a friendly, classic charm in contemporary U.S. usage.
Popularity in the United States
27,109 babies in the United States have been named Winnie since 1880. It ranks #887 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #579.
States where it is most popular
- TX (16.1 %)
- GA (7.2 %)
- MS (6.9 %)
- NY (6.8 %)
- CA (6.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 989 |
| 1890-1900 | 2,126 |
| 1900-1910 | 2,196 |
| 1910-1920 | 3,965 |
| 1920-1930 | 4,295 |
| 1930-1940 | 2,971 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,977 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,046 |
| 1960-1970 | 574 |
| 1970-1980 | 422 |
| 1980-1990 | 424 |
| 1990-2000 | 600 |
| 2000-2010 | 746 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,812 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,966 |
Famous people named Winnie
- Winnie Harlow: Model, Public Speaker
- Winnie Madikizela-Mandela: Activist, Politician
Fun facts
- The name is famously associated with Winnie-the-Pooh, created by author A.A. Milne.
- After being widely popular a century ago, Winnie has re-entered the top 1,000 U.S. girls' names in the 2010s and 2020s.