Winnie
A diminutive of the female given name Winifred or, less often, of Winona.
Every Winnie since 1880 — 27,337 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Winnie
Winnie is moderately common for girls in the United States, ranked #475 in 2025 with 646 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 27,337 American babies have been named Winnie. Its peak came in 2025, when 646 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Winnie stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Winnie 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 | 646 | #475 | — | — |
| 2024 | 554 | #548 | — | — |
| 2023 | 489 | #611 | — | — |
| 2022 | 506 | #592 | — | — |
| 2021 | 418 | #693 | — | — |
| 2020 | 353 | #771 | — | — |
| 2019 | 337 | #812 | — | — |
| 2018 | 258 | #1,008 | — | — |
| 2017 | 259 | #1,004 | — | — |
| 2016 | 235 | #1,097 | — | — |
| 2015 | 213 | #1,189 | — | — |
| 2014 | 163 | #1,409 | — | — |
| 2013 | 106 | #1,899 | — | — |
| 2012 | 98 | #2,001 | — | — |
| 2011 | 67 | #2,663 | — | — |
| 2010 | 76 | #2,475 | — | — |
| 2009 | 88 | #2,242 | — | — |
| 2008 | 67 | #2,751 | — | — |
| 2007 | 100 | #2,058 | — | — |
| 2006 | 66 | #2,725 | — | — |
| 2005 | 54 | #3,007 | — | — |
| 2004 | 60 | #2,741 | — | — |
| 2003 | 76 | #2,258 | — | — |
| 2002 | 72 | #2,287 | — | — |
| 2001 | 67 | #2,378 | — | — |
| 2000 | 96 | #1,816 | — | — |
| 1995 | 57 | #2,344 | — | — |
| 1990 | 66 | #2,051 | — | — |
| 1985 | 32 | #2,934 | — | — |
| 1980 | 41 | #2,390 | — | — |
| 1975 | 41 | #2,135 | — | — |
| 1970 | 40 | #2,078 | — | — |
| 1965 | 57 | #1,488 | — | — |
| 1960 | 73 | #1,293 | — | — |
| 1955 | 97 | #1,025 | — | — |
| 1950 | 130 | #761 | — | — |
| 1945 | 195 | #525 | — | — |
| 1940 | 247 | #433 | 9 | #2,668 |
| 1935 | 346 | #344 | 6 | #3,631 |
| 1930 | 297 | #393 | 6 | #3,995 |
| 1925 | 401 | #334 | 7 | #3,735 |
| 1920 | 490 | #294 | 10 | #2,965 |
| 1915 | 459 | #276 | — | — |
| 1910 | 248 | #244 | — | — |
| 1905 | 207 | #215 | — | — |
| 1900 | 271 | #190 | — | — |
| 1895 | 196 | #194 | — | — |
| 1890 | 166 | #181 | — | — |
| 1885 | 80 | #221 | — | — |
| 1880 | 49 | #222 | — | — |
Famous people named Winnie
- Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Politician · 1936–2018
- Winnie Harlow Model · b. 1994
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Winnie mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Winifred or, less often, of Winona.
How popular is the name Winnie in 2025?
Winnie ranked #475 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 646 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Winnie?
27,337 babies have been named Winnie in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Winnie most popular?
Winnie peaked in 2025, when 646 newborns received the name.
Is Winnie a boy or girl name?
Winnie is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Winnie rising or falling?
Winnie is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Winnie?
Well-known people named Winnie include Winnie Madikizela-Mandela (politician), Winnie Harlow (model).