A 1880s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Winfield since 1880
Babies named Winfield per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1916, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Winfield's real moment was 1880.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 430 |
| 1890s | 234 |
| 1900s | 199 |
| 1910s | 860 |
| 1920s | 948 |
| 1930s | 625 |
| 1940s | 571 |
| 1950s | 422 |
| 1960s | 295 |
| 1970s | 181 |
| 1980s | 145 |
| 1990s | 120 |
| 2000s | 73 |
| 2010s | 72 |
| 2020s | 39 |
Meaning & origin
Winfield is a rare English surname-turned-given name that saw its peak in the 1880s, ranking 8910 in 2025. With a consistent but low occurrence, it has been given to approximately 1 in 213,510 newborns in recent years. The name has experienced a gradual rise in usage since 2014, suggesting a modest revival. Its meaning, 'friend's field', connects it to English pastoral roots. While not tied to any top states, Winfield carries a classic, understated charm typical of 19th-century American revival names.
Winfield is derived from an English surname, itself from Old English 'wine' (friend) and 'feld' (field, pasture). The surname originally denoted someone who lived near or worked a field associated with a friend. As a given name, it emerged in the 19th century, particularly in the United States, and gained some popularity in the 1880s. It is often chosen as a patriotic or revival name, evoking a sense of heritage and land.
Where Winfield is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Win, Winnie, Field
Variants: Wynfield
Sibling names for Winfield
Names that share Winfield's style, for a brother or sister.
