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Winford

♂ Boy

Pronounced WIN-ford /ˈwɪn.fərd/Medium

Meaning: Winford comes from an Old English place and surname meaning a ford ('river crossing') associated with a person named Wina, and it also blends with names like Winfred.Low

In 30 seconds: A rugged surname-name: Winford means 'Wina's ford,' a river crossing (said 'WIN-ford'). Sturdy and vintage.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningWinford comes from an Old English place and surname meaning a ford ('river crossing') associated with a person named Wina, and it also blends with names like Winfred.
U.S. rank (2009)#12412 ↘ Falling
2009 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1928
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,503

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192818892009

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Winford is an Old English place and surname name, a ford linked to a man called Wina. It saw its steadiest boys' use near 1928 before fading (said 'WIN-ford').

It became rare after the mid-century. Solid, old-fashioned, and rooted in the land.

Did you know? Winford was most common around 1928, part of the early-century fashion for -ford surname names on boys.
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Winford — Old English place/surname; 'Wina's ford'

Variations

WinfredWynfordWinfield

Nicknames

WinFord

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Winfield— a like Win- -field name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Winford mean?

Winford is an Old English place name meaning 'Wina's ford,' a river crossing.

How do you pronounce Winford?

It's said WIN-ford /ˈwɪn.fərd/ — the stress lands on the part shown in capitals.

Is Winford a boy or girl name?

Winford is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Winford?

Winford was a modest boys' pick in the early twentieth century, cresting in the late nineteen-twenties, and is rare today.

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