Winfield Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Winfield has its roots in Old English, meaning 'joyful field'. It evolved from Wīnfeld in Old English through Middle English to its current form. The name is associated with traits of happiness and openness, and it does not have biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the 19th century and is viewed as a strong, traditional name today, with notable bearers in history.
The name Winfield is most popular in Maine, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Winfield has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Winfield' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 583rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 821st out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1132nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2055th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3829th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 8101st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 9573rd out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Winfield' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Winfield"
Pronunciation
/ˈwɪnfiːld/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Winfield is derived from the Old English elements 'wynn', meaning 'joy' or 'bliss', and 'feld', meaning 'open land' or 'field'. Thus, it can be interpreted as 'joyful field' or 'field of happiness'.
Meaning
joyful field
Language Evolution
Old English: Wīnfeld, Middle English: Winfeld, Modern English: Winfield
Historical Usage
The name Winfield has been in use since the Middle Ages and gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in England and the United States, as surnames began to be adopted as first names.
Variants & Derivatives
Win, Field, Winnie
Modern Popularity & Image
In contemporary times, Winfield is often perceived as a traditional and strong name, with a rustic charm. It has a classic appeal and is associated with pastoral imagery.
Famous People
Winfield Scott, an American military leader, Winfield Dunn, a former governor of Tennessee
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Winfield"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Winfield"
"Winfield" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 583rd of 7545 | 1,845 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 821st of 6773 | 1,079 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1132nd of 7552 | 837 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2055th of 10718 | 332 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3829th of 16616 | 215 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 8101st of 24088 | 126 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 9573rd of 23106 | 81 |
Regional Popularity of "Winfield" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
45.27% 641st/1416 |
25.38% 350th/1379 |
46.83% 1108th/2366 |
85.99% 982nd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
61.06% 944th/1546 |
30.08% 468th/1556 |
60.56% 1425th/2353 |
73.11% 1131st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
58.24% 1297th/2227 |
32.59% 792nd/2430 |
56.85% 1622nd/2853 |
57.80% 1604th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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60.24% 2098th/3483 |
64.38% 2265th/3518 |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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Regional Popularity of "Winfield" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Winfield"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Winfield" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.