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Winnifred

girl name
Origin
Welsh
Syllables
3
Peak era
1890s/2020s
Today
▬ Steady

Meaning

variant spelling of Winifred, Welsh, traditionally 'blessed reconciliation'

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Popularity, 1890–2024

peak 1890s2020s

Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Winnifred peaked in the 1890s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.

When you meet Winnifred

People given the name Winnifred in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1940 to 2025. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.

Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.

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The Winnifred deep dive

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