Winifred
Peaked at #141 nationally in 1917, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Winifred has been recorded 98% of the time for girls and 2% of the time for boys.
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Winifred — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#141
in 1917
Current rank
#1031
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Winifred reached its peak popularity for girls in 1917, ranking #141 nationally with 1,526 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #1995 (2014) to #1031 (2024) — a 48% improvement.
As of 2024, Winifred ranks #1031 nationally for girls, with 244 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,031 | 244 |
| 2023 | #963 | 269 |
| 2022 | #1,092 | 229 |
| 2021 | #1,071 | 235 |
| 2020 | #1,103 | 222 |
| 2019 | #1,215 | 193 |
| 2018 | #1,439 | 154 |
| 2017 | #1,371 | 169 |
Winifred — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#986
in 1918
Last ranked
#7881
in 1989
Years tracked
67
1882–1989
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1882, Winifred reached its peak popularity for boys in 1918, ranking #986 nationally with 47 babies given the name that year.
Winifred hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1989, when it stood at #7881.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | #7,881 | 6 |
| 1973 | #3,685 | 9 |
| 1972 | #5,737 | 5 |
| 1971 | #3,957 | 8 |
| 1967 | #2,980 | 9 |
| 1966 | #4,533 | 5 |
| 1965 | #3,533 | 7 |
| 1964 | #3,597 | 7 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Winifred most popular?
Winifred was most popular in 1917, when it ranked #141 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Winifred becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Winifred?
At least 45,915 babies have been recorded with the name Winifred in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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