Winona: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A firstborn daughter, honored and treasured.
Winona as a Girl Name
- Origin
- Native American
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #1436
- Peak
- #407 in 1924
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Winona Means
Winona is a girl name of Native American origin. A firstborn daughter, honored and treasured.
How Popular Winona Is
Winona currently ranks #1436 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #407 in 1924. It is rising.
Good to Know About Winona
- Winona peaked at #407 in the U.S. in 1924.
- Winona has been gaining popularity in recent years.
- It's a timeless classic that never goes out of style.
Winona as a Unisex Name
- Origin
- Dakota
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- Outside top 1,000
- Peak
- Steady
What Winona Means
Winona is a unisex name of Dakota origin. A firstborn daughter, honored and celebrated.
How Popular Winona Is
Winona sits outside the US top 1,000 right now, which makes it a distinctive name for any gender: familiar enough to say, rare enough to feel like yours.
Good to Know About Winona
- It's a timeless classic that never goes out of style.
Names Like Winona
Other Native American names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Winona
Native American names that pair well as a brother or sister to Winona.
Questions About Winona
What does Winona mean?
Winona is a girl name of Native American origin. A firstborn daughter, honored and treasured.
How popular is Winona?
Winona currently ranks #1436 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #407 in 1924. It is rising.
Where does Winona come from?
Winona comes from Native American roots. Winona peaked at #407 in the U.S. in 1924.
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