Winona Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Winona is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Winona?
Winona is spelled W-I-N-O-N-A. The name has 6 letters.
Winona at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Winona means “firstborn daughter” in the Dakota language.
- Origin
- The name Winona is associated with the Dakota Sioux Native American tribe.
- Pronunciation
- wi-NOH-nuh · 3 syllables
Winona Popularity in 2025
Rank#627
Recorded Births466
- Girls usage rose 107 places to #627 and recorded 82 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Winona Mean?
Winona means “firstborn daughter” in the Dakota language.
Origin: The name Winona is associated with the Dakota Sioux Native American tribe.
How Do You Pronounce Winona?
Pronunciationwi-NOH-nuh
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Winona?
- History
- Winona has been referenced in cultural contexts related to Native American heritage.
Winona Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 466 | #627 |
| 2024 | Girls | 384 | #734 |
| 2023 | Girls | 306 | #878 |
| 2022 | Girls | 273 | #975 |
| 2021 | Girls | 175 | #1,293 |
| 2020 | Girls | 154 | #1,418 |
| 2019 | Girls | 127 | #1,655 |
| 2018 | Girls | 96 | #2,026 |
| 2017 | Girls | 77 | #2,357 |
| 2016 | Girls | 69 | #2,560 |
| 2015 | Girls | 37 | #3,989 |
| 2014 | Girls | 37 | #4,003 |
| 2013 | Girls | 33 | #4,336 |
| 2012 | Girls | 34 | #4,296 |
| 2011 | Girls | 20 | #6,335 |
| 2010 | Girls | 20 | #6,382 |
| 2009 | Girls | 16 | #7,679 |
| 2008 | Girls | 15 | #8,109 |
| 2007 | Girls | 25 | #5,526 |
| 2006 | Girls | 22 | #5,906 |
| 2005 | Girls | 16 | #7,138 |
| 2004 | Girls | 17 | #6,768 |
| 2003 | Girls | 16 | #6,885 |
| 2002 | Girls | 22 | #5,254 |
When Was Winona Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Girls
466 recorded births
National rank #627
2024 · Girls
384 recorded births
National rank #734
2023 · Girls
306 recorded births
National rank #878
1924 · Girls
289 recorded births
National rank #405
Where Winona Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| ME | #176 | 6 |
| ND | #195 | 5 |
| WI | #247 | 22 |
| UT | #310 | 14 |
| MN | #328 | 17 |
| OR | #353 | 10 |
| OH | #371 | 30 |
| MI | #374 | 23 |