Winry

Winry - A very unique female name

Winry appeared on the charts for the first time in 2015 on position #4862. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Winry and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Winry? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Winry. The baby girl name Winry was given to 68 baby girls in 2025, ranking #1745 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 19,169 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Winry peaked in popularity 2 years ago in 2024 on position 1621.

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Winry is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Winry is currently topping the baby name charts in Minnesota at position #656 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,270.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Winry is where you live.

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Winry origin and meaning

Fictional coinage (Hiromu Arakawa)

None — a fictional coinage; its creator stated no etymology or construction for it

Winry was coined by Hiromu Arakawa for Winry Rockbell, the mechanic heroine of the manga and anime Fullmetal Alchemist (2001). No construction or etymology was stated for it, so by the Korra standard it is uncertain despite being datable. American use dates from 2015, following the anime's English-language popularity.

Origin uncertain

Winry is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Winry, pop culture references for the name Winry and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

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We've found the following names that sound similar to Winry, sorted by popularity.

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per year (table view)

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Even more about Winry

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Winry a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Winry?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

WIN-ree · /ˈwɪnri/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Winrie — Respelling.

Famous bearers

• Winry Rockbell — Automail mechanic and heroine of Fullmetal Alchemist (Fictional, 2001) Fictional

Style

Modern coinageLiterary

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Winry for a capable, beloved anime heroine and a name that sounds like a vintage nickname.

Worth knowing

• Anime fans will place it instantly; others will hear it as a misspelling of Winnie or Winfrey.