boys' name · peaked 1928

Winford

Every Winford since 1889 — 4,503 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.040.080.110.1518801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1928Boys
Rank 2025
among boys
Babies in 2025
<5
named Winford
Peak year
1928
116 babies
All-time total
4,503
since 1889

The story of Winford

Winford is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1889, 4,503 American babies have been named Winford. Its peak came in 1928, when 116 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.

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 Winford stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Winford year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
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2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009 6 #12,413
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
1995 9 #6,391
1990 7 #7,154
1985 13 #3,587
1980 12 #3,607
1975 22 #2,131
1970 31 #1,545
1965 32 #1,384
1960 53 #1,071
1955 61 #970
1950 62 #877
1945 61 #797
1940 76 #696
1935 91 #617
1930 97 #628
1925 108 #610
1920 98 #639
1915 61 #775
1910 11 #1,044
1905
1900 6 #1,305
1895 7 #974
1890
1885
1880

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Winford in 2025?

Winford did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Winford?

4,503 babies have been named Winford in the United States since 1889, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Winford most popular?

Winford peaked in 1928, when 116 newborns received the name.

Is Winford a boy or girl name?

Winford is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Winford rising or falling?

Winford has been roughly stable over the past decade.

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