Winford Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Winford is an Old English name meaning 'friend river crossing'. It evolved from historical forms such as Wynfrið and Winfred. The name reflects traits of warmth and friendliness, with no biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the 19th century and has variants like Winfred and Wynford.
The name Winford is most popular in Alabama, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South 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, Winford 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, 'Winford' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 702nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 677th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 986th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2015th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4804th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 19331st out of 24088 names. Discover how the name 'Winford' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Winford"
Pronunciation
/ˈwɪn.fərd/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Winford is derived from the Old English elements 'wine' meaning 'friend' and 'ford' meaning 'river crossing' or 'ford'.
Meaning
friend river crossing
Language Evolution
Wynfrið, Winfred, Winford
Historical Usage
Winford gained popularity in England during the 19th century as a given name, often associated with the growing appreciation for traditional and historical names.
Variants & Derivatives
Winfred, Wynford, Win
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Winford is considered a classic and somewhat vintage name. It carries a sense of warmth and friendliness, often associated with historical roots.
Famous People
Winford 'Win' Adams, American football player, Winford H. Smith, American politician
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Winford"
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 "Winford"
"Winford" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 702nd of 7545 | 1,330 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 677th of 6773 | 1,540 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 986th of 7552 | 1,088 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2015th of 10718 | 344 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 4804th of 16616 | 154 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 19331st of 24088 | 13 |
Regional Popularity of "Winford" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
49.86% 706th/1416 |
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19.95% 472nd/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
51.29% 793rd/1546 |
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19.25% 453rd/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
63.27% 1409th/2227 |
64.77% 1574th/2430 |
25.55% 729th/2853 |
54.52% 1513th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
44.74% 1574th/3518 |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Winford" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Winford"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Winford" 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.