Wenonah
girl nameWenonah entered the US charts in 1903, peaked at #1445 in 1916, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1903–2025
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rank today
#1445
peak (1916)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1900 |
| 1910s | #1901 |
| 1920s | #2749 |
| 1930s | #3469 |
| 1940s | #4447 |
| 1950s | #4411 |
| 1960s | #5916 |
| 1970s | #6990 |
| 1980s | #8741 |
| 1990s | #12958 |
| 2010s | #14124 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Wenonah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Wenonah alive today was born around 1928, making them about 97 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Wenonah in 2025?
- Wenonah is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Wenonah most popular?
- Wenonah peaked in 1916, reaching #1445 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Wenonah with classmates?
- Wenonah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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