Winry Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Winry originates from Old English, meaning 'friend by the river'. It has evolved through various forms, gaining modern popularity primarily through its association with a fictional character in anime. Winry is perceived as a strong and independent name, though it has no biblical relevance.
The name Winry is most popular in Washington, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. 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, Winry has been too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Winry' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 17023rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2224th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Winry' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Winry"
Pronunciation
/ˈwɪnri/
Origin
English
Etymology
The name Winry is believed to be derived from the Old English name 'Winry', which combines the elements 'win', meaning 'friend', and 'ry', meaning 'river' or 'island'.
Meaning
Friend by the river.
Language Evolution
Old English: Winry, Middle English: Winrie, Modern English: Winry
Historical Usage
The name Winry has gained popularity in modern times, particularly due to its use in popular culture, notably in anime and manga.
Variants & Derivatives
Wynry, Winrie, Winnie
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Winry is often associated with a strong, independent character, particularly through its representation in popular media.
Famous People
Winry Rockbell (fictional character from Fullmetal Alchemist)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Winry"
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 "Winry"
"Winry" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 17023rd of 35406 | 59 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2224th of 30306 | 1,005 |
Regional Popularity of "Winry" by Generation for Male 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) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Winry" 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) |
47.52% 1893rd/3984 |
65.19% 2925th/4487 |
36.97% 2522nd/6822 |
41.73% 2619th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Winry"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Winry" 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.