Winnifred Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationWIN-ih-fred / /ˈwɪnɪfrɛd/Old English; Welsh
Meaning
Old English: blessed peace; Welsh: fair and blessed
Historical & Cultural Background
Winnifred is derived from the Old English name 'Winifred,' which means 'blessed peace.' It has historical roots in Welsh culture, associated with Saint Winifred, a 7th-century nun and martyr. The name has been used in various forms throughout history and has seen periods of popularity in English-speaking countries.
Trend Summary
Winnifred has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable resurgence in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Winifred
- Winnie
International Variants
- Guinevere (French)
- Winifred (Welsh)
Famous people named Winnifred
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Fictional characters named Winnifred
Winnifred Sanderson is a character in the film 'Hocus Pocus,' known for being one of the three witch sisters.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Winnifred was first seen in the United States in 1880. Winnifred has ranked as high as #708 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in Michigan, Minnesota, Massachusetts, Maine, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Winnifred has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Winnifred (2023)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| WA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 9 |
| 1881 | 8 |
| 1882 | 18 |
| 1883 | 16 |
| 1884 | 11 |
| 1885 | 22 |
| 1886 | 18 |
| 1887 | 21 |
| 1888 | 36 |
| 1889 | 21 |
| 1890 | 24 |
| 1891 | 21 |
| 1892 | 26 |
| 1893 | 27 |
| 1894 | 31 |
| 1895 | 32 |
| 1896 | 31 |
| 1897 | 24 |
| 1898 | 32 |
| 1899 | 30 |
| 1900 | 40 |
| 1901 | 32 |
| 1902 | 28 |
| 1903 | 33 |
| 1904 | 34 |
| 1905 | 25 |
| 1906 | 35 |
| 1907 | 45 |
| 1908 | 41 |
| 1909 | 39 |
| 1910 | 47 |
| 1911 | 66 |
| 1912 | 65 |
| 1913 | 87 |
| 1914 | 94 |
| 1915 | 139 |
| 1916 | 161 |
| 1917 | 147 |
| 1918 | 166 |
| 1919 | 135 |
| 1920 | 160 |
| 1921 | 152 |
| 1922 | 159 |
| 1923 | 145 |
| 1924 | 131 |
| 1925 | 137 |
| 1926 | 125 |
| 1927 | 105 |
| 1928 | 75 |
| 1929 | 86 |
| 1930 | 66 |
| 1931 | 62 |
| 1932 | 67 |
| 1933 | 60 |
| 1934 | 57 |
| 1935 | 41 |
| 1936 | 60 |
| 1937 | 51 |
| 1938 | 39 |
| 1939 | 57 |
| 1940 | 43 |
| 1941 | 45 |
| 1942 | 41 |
| 1943 | 32 |
| 1944 | 26 |
| 1945 | 29 |
| 1946 | 23 |
| 1947 | 53 |
| 1948 | 33 |
| 1949 | 36 |
| 1950 | 36 |
| 1951 | 31 |
| 1952 | 34 |
| 1953 | 20 |
| 1954 | 24 |
| 1955 | 28 |
| 1956 | 18 |
| 1957 | 25 |
| 1958 | 19 |
| 1959 | 20 |
| 1960 | 12 |
| 1961 | 8 |
| 1962 | 16 |
| 1963 | 11 |
| 1964 | 17 |
| 1965 | 14 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1967 | 10 |
| 1968 | 7 |
| 1969 | 13 |
| 1970 | 7 |
| 1971 | 10 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1974 | 13 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2015 | 22 |
| 2016 | 28 |
| 2017 | 33 |
| 2018 | 29 |
| 2019 | 38 |
| 2020 | 52 |
| 2021 | 50 |
| 2022 | 67 |
| 2023 | 62 |
| 2024 | 61 |