Wanona
girl nameWanona entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #3376 in 1936, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
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rank today
#3376
peak (1936)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4274 |
| 1920s | #4665 |
| 1930s | #3517 |
| 1940s | #4562 |
| 1950s | #5853 |
| 1960s | #5600 |
| 1970s | #6666 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Wanona are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Wanona alive today was born around 1954, making them about 71 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Wanona in 2025?
- Wanona is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Wanona most popular?
- Wanona peaked in 1936, reaching #3376 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Wanona with classmates?
- Wanona will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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