Winfred

Winfred is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In England & Wales it was given to 3 boys in 2022.

Winfred at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Winfred

Winfred belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Winfred first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #386 in 1917, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 10,104 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Winfred in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#386 in 1917
Peak year
1922
Total since 1880
10,104

Winfred in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2022
Best rank
#4790 in 2022
Babies named Winfred in 2022
3
Total since 1996
3

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Winfred mean?

The meaning of Winfred is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Winfred a boy or girl name?

Winfred is a boy name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2022.

What origin is the name Winfred?

Winfred comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Winfred?

Winfred first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #386 in 1917, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].