Winfred
Every Winfred since 1880 — 10,455 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Winfred
Winfred is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1880, 10,455 American babies have been named Winfred. Its peak came in 1922, when 260 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Winfred stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Winfred year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | 5 | #14,089 |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | 5 | #13,969 |
| 2020 | — | — | 5 | #13,951 |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | 9 | #8,777 |
| 2017 | — | — | 5 | #14,154 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | 6 | #12,038 |
| 2013 | — | — | 7 | #10,673 |
| 2012 | — | — | 11 | #7,528 |
| 2011 | — | — | 7 | #10,729 |
| 2010 | — | — | 9 | #8,755 |
| 2009 | — | — | 5 | #14,420 |
| 2008 | — | — | 8 | #9,831 |
| 2007 | — | — | 8 | #9,748 |
| 2006 | — | — | 11 | #7,401 |
| 2005 | — | — | 7 | #10,106 |
| 2004 | — | — | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — | 5 | #12,692 |
| 2002 | — | — | 11 | #6,511 |
| 2001 | — | — | 6 | #10,504 |
| 2000 | — | — | 9 | #7,386 |
| 1995 | — | — | 8 | #6,971 |
| 1990 | — | — | 19 | #3,305 |
| 1985 | — | — | 35 | #1,761 |
| 1980 | 5 | #12,123 | 44 | #1,448 |
| 1975 | — | — | 32 | #1,629 |
| 1970 | 5 | #9,337 | 57 | #1,092 |
| 1965 | — | — | 90 | #785 |
| 1960 | 7 | #5,687 | 148 | #643 |
| 1955 | 5 | #6,722 | 163 | #578 |
| 1950 | — | — | 133 | #591 |
| 1945 | 5 | #5,227 | 140 | #506 |
| 1940 | 7 | #3,855 | 155 | #465 |
| 1935 | 7 | #3,739 | 146 | #471 |
| 1930 | 9 | #3,343 | 185 | #432 |
| 1925 | 14 | #2,614 | 208 | #416 |
| 1920 | 8 | #3,949 | 228 | #395 |
| 1915 | 5 | #4,951 | 146 | #455 |
| 1910 | — | — | 18 | #728 |
| 1905 | — | — | 18 | #573 |
| 1900 | — | — | 13 | #740 |
| 1895 | — | — | 13 | #608 |
| 1890 | — | — | 13 | #565 |
| 1885 | — | — | 9 | #697 |
| 1880 | — | — | 12 | #569 |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Winfred in 2025?
Winfred did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Winfred?
10,455 babies have been named Winfred in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Winfred most popular?
Winfred peaked in 1922, when 260 newborns received the name.
Is Winfred a boy or girl name?
Winfred is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Winfred rising or falling?
Winfred is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.