Winfred Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Winfred is an Old English name meaning 'peaceful friend', derived from 'win' for 'friend' and 'fred' for 'peace'. It has evolved through various forms such as Winfrid and Winfried. The name has historical relevance, particularly in religious contexts, and while it is less common today, it carries a sense of tradition and significance. There are notable individuals with this name, contributing to its legacy.
The name Winfred is most popular in Arkansas, 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. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Winfred has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female 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 female in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Winfred' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 421st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 480th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 635th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1198th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2595th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7716th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 12883rd out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2978th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3688th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6787th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 13742nd out of 19264 names. Discover how the name 'Winfred' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Winfred"
Pronunciation
/ˈwɪnfrəd/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Winfred is derived from the Old English elements 'win', meaning 'friend', and 'fred', meaning 'peace'. Therefore, it can be interpreted as 'peaceful friend'.
Meaning
peaceful friend
Language Evolution
Winfrid, Winfried, Winfred
Historical Usage
Winfred gained popularity during the early medieval period, particularly in England, and has been used variably throughout history, often associated with saints and religious figures.
Variants & Derivatives
Winfrid, Winfried, Winnie, Fred
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Winfred is considered a traditional name and is less common among younger generations, often evoking a sense of historical significance and old-world charm.
Famous People
Winfred L. Phillips, American engineer and inventor, Winfred Rembert, American artist and storyteller
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Winfred"
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 "Winfred"
"Winfred" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 421st of 7545 | 3,186 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 480th of 6773 | 2,734 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 635th of 7552 | 2,639 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1198th of 10718 | 768 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2595th of 16616 | 382 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 7716th of 24088 | 137 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 12883rd of 23106 | 42 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2978th of 9107 | 166 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 3688th of 9204 | 112 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 6787th of 12526 | 55 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 13742nd of 19264 | 18 |
Regional Popularity of "Winfred" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
31.50% 446th/1416 |
59.68% 823rd/1379 |
12.55% 297th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
39.39% 609th/1546 |
75.26% 1171st/1556 |
14.07% 331st/2353 |
62.51% 967th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
39.07% 870th/2227 |
53.62% 1303rd/2430 |
16.16% 461st/2853 |
36.40% 1010th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
55.16% 1620th/2937 |
- |
26.24% 923rd/3518 |
60.78% 2458th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
48.23% 2505th/5194 |
60.06% 3794th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
68.67% 5022nd/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Winfred" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
100.00% 2366th/2366 |
- |
| 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 "Winfred"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Winfred" 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.