Winry
An English feminine name, possibly derived from the Old English word "winrod" meaning friendly.
Name Census estimates that about 1,057 living Americans carry the first name Winry. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Winry today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Winry births was 2024 (139 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Winry. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Winry is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 7 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.1K
~ 1 in 324,271 Americans
Peak year
2024
139 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,536
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Winry: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Winry from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 598 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Winry by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Winry during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Winrys live
The SSA's state-level files cover 20 states and territories. Texas, California, Washington recorded the most babies named Winry, while Louisiana, Kentucky, Iowa recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 19 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Winry
The name Winry is believed to have originated from the Old English language, with its roots dating back to the Anglo-Saxon period in Britain. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "wyn," meaning joy or delight, and "ric," meaning powerful or mighty. Thus, the name Winry can be interpreted to mean "joyful power" or "delightful might."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Winry can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership and wealth in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. In this historical record, a woman named Winry is listed as a landowner in the county of Worcestershire.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Winry appeared sporadically in various historical documents, such as parish records and court proceedings. One notable figure bearing this name was Winry of Oxfordshire, a noblewoman who lived in the 13th century and was known for her philanthropic work and support of local monasteries.
During the Renaissance period, the name Winry gained some popularity among the English gentry and aristocracy. One notable figure was Winry Cavendish, born in 1555, who was a courtier in the court of Queen Elizabeth I and was renowned for her wit and intellect.
In the 17th century, the name Winry was borne by Winry Cromwell, a distant relative of Oliver Cromwell, the famous English military and political leader. Winry Cromwell was a prominent figure in the Puritan community and was known for her religious writings and advocacy for education.
Fast-forwarding to the 19th century, Winry Nightingale, born in 1820, was a pioneering nurse and social reformer who is considered the founder of modern nursing. She is renowned for her work during the Crimean War and her efforts to improve sanitary conditions in hospitals, which significantly reduced mortality rates.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have carried the name Winry. While the name has experienced periods of popularity and decline over the centuries, its origins and meanings remain firmly rooted in the Old English language and the rich cultural heritage of the Anglo-Saxon period.
People
Winry + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Winry as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with W
Other first names starting with W with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Winry: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Winry?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,057 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Winry going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 324,271 US residents.
Is Winry a common name?
We classify Winry as "Rare". It ranks above 90.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,064 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Winry most popular?
The single biggest year for Winry was 2024, when 139 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Winry is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Winry a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Winry in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.