Winfield Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationWIN-field / /ˈwɪn.fɪld/English; Old English
Meaning
English: Winfield; Old English: 'friend's field'
Historical & Cultural Background
Winfield is derived from Old English elements, where 'win' means friend and 'feld' means field. The name has been used as both a surname and a given name. It gained some popularity in the 19th century, particularly in the United States. The name is often associated with rural or pastoral imagery.
Trend Summary
Winfield has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable presence in the late 19th century.
Similar Names
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Famous people named Winfield
Winfield Scott: An American military officer and politician who served as a general in the Mexican-American War.
Winfield Scott Hancock: A Union general during the American Civil War and a Democratic presidential candidate in 1880.
Fictional characters named Winfield
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Winfield was first seen in the United States in 1880. Winfield has ranked as high as #715 nationally, which occurred in 1916, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, and Maine. In the past 5 years the name Winfield has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Winfield (1969)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| PA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 108 |
| 1881 | 65 |
| 1882 | 39 |
| 1883 | 46 |
| 1884 | 31 |
| 1885 | 33 |
| 1886 | 25 |
| 1887 | 35 |
| 1888 | 24 |
| 1889 | 24 |
| 1890 | 27 |
| 1891 | 26 |
| 1892 | 30 |
| 1893 | 19 |
| 1894 | 20 |
| 1895 | 22 |
| 1896 | 21 |
| 1897 | 18 |
| 1898 | 28 |
| 1899 | 23 |
| 1900 | 27 |
| 1901 | 14 |
| 1902 | 25 |
| 1903 | 19 |
| 1904 | 21 |
| 1905 | 18 |
| 1906 | 18 |
| 1907 | 22 |
| 1908 | 18 |
| 1909 | 17 |
| 1910 | 27 |
| 1911 | 32 |
| 1912 | 57 |
| 1913 | 83 |
| 1914 | 84 |
| 1915 | 119 |
| 1916 | 125 |
| 1917 | 100 |
| 1918 | 122 |
| 1919 | 111 |
| 1920 | 120 |
| 1921 | 106 |
| 1922 | 106 |
| 1923 | 104 |
| 1924 | 95 |
| 1925 | 101 |
| 1926 | 82 |
| 1927 | 99 |
| 1928 | 75 |
| 1929 | 60 |
| 1930 | 67 |
| 1931 | 73 |
| 1932 | 76 |
| 1933 | 59 |
| 1934 | 64 |
| 1935 | 56 |
| 1936 | 61 |
| 1937 | 63 |
| 1938 | 51 |
| 1939 | 55 |
| 1940 | 54 |
| 1941 | 54 |
| 1942 | 48 |
| 1943 | 61 |
| 1944 | 63 |
| 1945 | 39 |
| 1946 | 59 |
| 1947 | 71 |
| 1948 | 65 |
| 1949 | 57 |
| 1950 | 50 |
| 1951 | 64 |
| 1952 | 50 |
| 1953 | 54 |
| 1954 | 38 |
| 1955 | 42 |
| 1956 | 35 |
| 1957 | 32 |
| 1958 | 34 |
| 1959 | 23 |
| 1960 | 38 |
| 1961 | 35 |
| 1962 | 34 |
| 1963 | 30 |
| 1964 | 26 |
| 1965 | 26 |
| 1966 | 30 |
| 1967 | 23 |
| 1968 | 25 |
| 1969 | 28 |
| 1970 | 33 |
| 1971 | 15 |
| 1972 | 19 |
| 1973 | 28 |
| 1974 | 13 |
| 1975 | 12 |
| 1976 | 14 |
| 1977 | 17 |
| 1978 | 16 |
| 1979 | 14 |
| 1980 | 19 |
| 1981 | 21 |
| 1982 | 13 |
| 1983 | 18 |
| 1984 | 16 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1986 | 11 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1988 | 16 |
| 1989 | 11 |
| 1990 | 11 |
| 1991 | 12 |
| 1992 | 16 |
| 1993 | 16 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 19 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 13 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 8 |