Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Winnifred
Resurgent
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1918
Peak births
166
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Winnifred
How many people are named Winnifred?
An estimated 1,038 living Americans are named Winnifred.
How rare is Winnifred?
Winnifred is uncommon among babies today, with 70 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 57.8% from its 1918 peak.
How old is the typical Winnifred?
The median age of a living American named Winnifred is approximately 12 years, with most bearers falling between 5 and 70 years old.
Is Winnifred still popular?
Yes — Winnifred is currently rising in popularity, with 70 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 6.2× higher than the previous decade.
Where is Winnifred most common?
Winnifred has its strongest geographic signal in Maine, where it appears 10.6× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19182025
Peak year
1918
Decline from peak
57.8%
2025
70
All-time
5,127