Holding steady.
Popularity of Winefred since 1916
Babies named Winefred per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 34 |
| 1920s | 56 |
| 1930s | 10 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Winefred is a rare variant of the more familiar Winifred. First recorded in the U.S. in 1916, it saw modest use in the 1910s, peaking in 1918, then steadily declined. With a trajectory described as stable, it has not appeared on the national rankings in many years. The name is strongly associated with its Welsh saintly heritage. While it lacks any top state concentration, its medieval revival roots appeal to those seeking a name with genuine antiquity without modern popularity.
The name Winefred is a variant of Winifred, which itself may come from the Welsh Gwenfrewi, composed of elements gwen ('white, blessed') and frewi ('peace') or perhaps a different root. Saint Winefride (also known as Gwenfrewi) was a 7th-century Welsh martyr; her cult became popular in medieval England, reviving the name in the 19th century. The spelling Winefred, with an 'e', is an older form that has seen less use than Winifred in modern times.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Winnie, Freda
Variants: Winifred, Gwenfrewi
Sibling names for Winefred
Names that share Winefred's style, for a brother or sister.
