Wilson Winfrey

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Wilson Winfrey — son of Will
42K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Wilson Winfrey is a name that combines English origins. The first name Wilson is a masculine given name of English origin. Wilson is a male first name. Notable people with the name include: Wilson Ruffin Abbott (c. 1801–1876), American-born Canadian businessman and landowner Wilson Akakpo (born 1992), Ghanaian-born Togolese footballer Wilson Asinobi Ake (born 1955), Nigerian former politician Wilson Alcorro (born 1974), Colombian former boxer Wilson Alegre (born 1984), Angolan former footballer Wilson Altamirano (born 1998), Argentine footballer Wilson Álvarez (born 1970), Venezuelan former Major League Baseball pitcher Wilson Alvarez (American football) (born 1957), Bolivian former National Football League player. The surname Winfrey: Surname Amy Winfrey (born 1974), American animator, screenwriter, songwriter, and voice actress Bill Winfrey (1916–1994), American Hall of Fame Thoroughbred racehorse trainer Chuck Winfrey (born 1949), former linebacker in the National Football League Oprah Winfrey (born 1954), American media proprietor, talk show host, actress, producer, and philanthropist Perrion Winfrey (born 2000), American football player Richard Winfrey (1858–1944), British Liberal politician, newspaper publisher and campaigner for agricultural rights Travis Winfrey (born 1981), American actor Winfrey Sanderson (born 193. Wilson is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 42K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Wilson reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Wilson

Meaning: son of Will

English

Wilson is a male first name. Notable people with the name include: Wilson Ruffin Abbott (c. 1801–1876), American-born Canadian businessman and landowner Wilson Akakpo (born 1992), Ghanaian-born Togolese footballer Wilson Asinobi Ake (born 1955), Nigerian former politician Wilson Alcorro (born 1974), Colombian former boxer Wilson Alegre (born 1984), Angolan former footballer Wilson Altamirano (born 1998), Argentine footballer Wilson Álvarez (born 1970), Venezuelan former Major League Baseball pitcher Wilson Alvarez (American football) (born 1957), Bolivian former National Football League player.

Surname: Winfrey

English

Surname Amy Winfrey (born 1974), American animator, screenwriter, songwriter, and voice actress Bill Winfrey (1916–1994), American Hall of Fame Thoroughbred racehorse trainer Chuck Winfrey (born 1949), former linebacker in the National Football League Oprah Winfrey (born 1954), American media proprietor, talk show host, actress, producer, and philanthropist Perrion Winfrey (born 2000), American football player Richard Winfrey (1858–1944), British Liberal politician, newspaper publisher and campaigner for agricultural rights Travis Winfrey (born 1981), American actor Winfrey Sanderson (born 193.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Wilson is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 26%
Australia 13%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Wilson by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Wilson Winfrey

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Wilson Winfrey:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

11
Soul Urge Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Wilson?
The first name Wilson originates from English. Wilson is a male first name. Notable people with the name include: Wilson Ruffin Abbott (c. 1801–1876), American-born Canadian businessman and landowner Wilson Akakpo (born 1992), Ghanaian-born Togolese footballer Wilson Asinobi Ake (born 1955), Nigerian former politician Wilson Alcorro (born 1974), Colombian former boxer Wilson Alegre (born 1984), Angolan former footballer Wilson Altamirano (born 1998), Argentine footballer Wilson Álvarez (born 1970), Venezuelan former Major League Baseball pitcher Wilson Alvarez (American football) (born 1957), Bolivian former National Football League player.
When was Wilson most popular?
The name Wilson reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Winfrey?
The surname Winfrey originates from English. Surname Amy Winfrey (born 1974), American animator, screenwriter, songwriter, and voice actress Bill Winfrey (1916–1994), American Hall of Fame Thoroughbred racehorse trainer Chuck Winfrey (born 1949), former linebacker in the National Football League Oprah Winfrey (born 1954), American media proprietor, talk show host, actress, producer, and philanthropist Perrion Winfrey (born 2000), American football player Richard Winfrey (1858–1944), British Liberal politician, newspaper publisher and campaigner for agricultural rights Travis Winfrey (born 1981), American actor Winfrey Sanderson (born 193.
How common is the surname Winfrey?
The surname Winfrey is shared by approximately 7K people worldwide.
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