#7382024 rank
2024peak year
12,412babies named Winona since 1880
▲ +200%5-year trend
Winona popularity over 145 years
💎 Rare find · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Winona mean?
From the Dakota word winona, 'firstborn daughter'. Adopted widely in 19th-century America and revived in the late 20th century, notably by actress Winona Ryder.
OriginDakota
Syllables3
Gendergirl
Stylevintage, modern
Names like Winona
Same era, same vibe — if you like Winona, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Winonas
- Winona Ryder, actress
Spellings & variants
Wenonah
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