Winona
girl name#627 in 2025Winona entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #405 in 1924, ranks #627 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#627
rank today
#405
peak (1924)
466
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #674 |
| 1890s | #666 |
| 1900s | #589 |
| 1910s | #465 |
| 1920s | #439 |
| 1930s | #482 |
| 1940s | #767 |
| 1950s | #954 |
| 1960s | #1324 |
| 1970s | #1953 |
| 1980s | #3775 |
| 1990s | #3544 |
| 2000s | #6362 |
| 2010s | #3794 |
| 2020s | #988 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Winona has been most popular in CA, NY, TX.
Living bearers
About 6,300 people named Winona are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Winona alive today was born around 1939, making them about 86 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Winona in 2025?
- Winona ranks #627 among US girl names in 2025, with 466 babies given the name.
- When was the name Winona most popular?
- Winona peaked in 1924, reaching #405 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Winona with classmates?
- Winona will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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