Winnie

Winnie is a girl'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 2024 it was given to 551 girls in the United States.

Winnie at a glance

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

About the name Winnie

Winnie 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, Winnie first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #162 in 1881, and in 2024 551 babies received the name — 26,460 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Winnie in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#162 in 1881
Peak year
2024
Babies named Winnie in 2024
551
Total since 1880
26,460

Winnie in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#117 in 2025
Babies named Winnie in 2025
416
Total since 1996
2,755

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Winnie mean?

The meaning of Winnie 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 Winnie a boy or girl name?

Winnie is a girl name. In 2024, 551 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Winnie?

Winnie comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Winnie?

Winnie first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #162 in 1881, and 551 babies were given the name in 2024.

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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].