Winfield
Every Winfield since 1880 — 5,214 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Winfield
Winfield is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,659 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 5,214 American babies have been named Winfield. Its peak came in 1916, when 125 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Winfield stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Winfield year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #9,659 |
| 2024 | 8 | #9,829 |
| 2023 | 6 | #12,172 |
| 2022 | 8 | #9,777 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 9 | #8,693 |
| 2019 | 8 | #9,691 |
| 2018 | 9 | #8,776 |
| 2017 | 12 | #7,074 |
| 2016 | 10 | #8,117 |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 11 | #7,527 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | 8 | #9,672 |
| 2011 | 7 | #10,728 |
| 2010 | 7 | #10,707 |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | 8 | #9,830 |
| 2007 | 8 | #9,747 |
| 2006 | 7 | #10,615 |
| 2005 | 6 | #11,416 |
| 2004 | 8 | #8,892 |
| 2003 | 9 | #7,801 |
| 2002 | 13 | #5,712 |
| 2001 | 8 | #8,311 |
| 2000 | 6 | #10,306 |
| 1995 | 19 | #3,556 |
| 1990 | 11 | #4,986 |
| 1985 | 10 | #4,325 |
| 1980 | 19 | #2,614 |
| 1975 | 12 | #3,241 |
| 1970 | 33 | #1,493 |
| 1965 | 26 | #1,557 |
| 1960 | 38 | #1,294 |
| 1955 | 42 | #1,165 |
| 1950 | 50 | #987 |
| 1945 | 39 | #1,037 |
| 1940 | 54 | #861 |
| 1935 | 56 | #843 |
| 1930 | 67 | #796 |
| 1925 | 101 | #635 |
| 1920 | 120 | #572 |
| 1915 | 119 | #512 |
| 1910 | 27 | #555 |
| 1905 | 18 | #572 |
| 1900 | 27 | #445 |
| 1895 | 22 | #425 |
| 1890 | 27 | #344 |
| 1885 | 33 | #297 |
| 1880 | 108 | #122 |
Famous people named Winfield
- Winfield Scott Politician · 1786–1866
- Winfield Scott Hancock Politician · 1824–1886
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Winfield in 2025?
Winfield ranked #9,659 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Winfield?
5,214 babies have been named Winfield in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Winfield most popular?
Winfield peaked in 1916, when 125 newborns received the name.
Is Winfield a boy or girl name?
Winfield is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Winfield rising or falling?
Winfield is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Winfield?
Well-known people named Winfield include Winfield Scott (politician), Winfield Scott Hancock (politician).