Winona Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationwi-NO-nah / wɪˈnoʊ.nəNative American; English
Meaning
Native American: firstborn; English: joyful
Historical & Cultural Background
Winona is derived from a Native American word meaning 'firstborn'. It has been popularized in American culture through literature and film. The name gained further recognition in the 20th century, particularly in the United States. Winona Ryder, an actress, has contributed to the name's visibility in contemporary culture.
Trend Summary
Winona has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable peak in the 1970s and 1980s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Wynona
International Variants
- Winona (English)
Famous people named Winona
Winona Ryder is an American actress known for her roles in films such as 'Beetlejuice' and 'Girl, Interrupted'.
Winona LaDuke is an American environmentalist and activist known for her work on Native American issues.
Fictional characters named Winona
Winona is a character in the animated series 'The Simpsons', known for her role as a love interest.
Winona is a character in the video game 'Pokémon', known for being a Gym Leader.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Winona was first seen in the United States in 1880. Winona has ranked as high as #987 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Ohio, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Hawaii. In the past 5 years the name Winona has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Winona (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 30 | |
| TX | 22 | |
| FL | 19 | |
| OH | 19 | |
| MN | 17 | |
| IL | 16 | |
| NY | 14 | |
| PA | 13 | |
| IN | 13 | |
| CO | 12 | |
| MA | 12 | |
| AZ | 11 | |
| NC | 11 | |
| OR | 10 | |
| WI | 10 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 6 |
| 1881 | 11 |
| 1882 | 9 |
| 1883 | 9 |
| 1884 | 6 |
| 1885 | 14 |
| 1886 | 9 |
| 1887 | 14 |
| 1888 | 16 |
| 1889 | 14 |
| 1890 | 14 |
| 1891 | 13 |
| 1892 | 20 |
| 1893 | 20 |
| 1894 | 22 |
| 1895 | 20 |
| 1896 | 25 |
| 1897 | 22 |
| 1898 | 30 |
| 1899 | 20 |
| 1900 | 18 |
| 1901 | 28 |
| 1902 | 29 |
| 1903 | 42 |
| 1904 | 32 |
| 1905 | 35 |
| 1906 | 49 |
| 1907 | 34 |
| 1908 | 51 |
| 1909 | 58 |
| 1910 | 65 |
| 1911 | 63 |
| 1912 | 108 |
| 1913 | 120 |
| 1914 | 139 |
| 1915 | 192 |
| 1916 | 219 |
| 1917 | 200 |
| 1918 | 223 |
| 1919 | 188 |
| 1920 | 222 |
| 1921 | 265 |
| 1922 | 261 |
| 1923 | 257 |
| 1924 | 289 |
| 1925 | 270 |
| 1926 | 224 |
| 1927 | 230 |
| 1928 | 223 |
| 1929 | 189 |
| 1930 | 221 |
| 1931 | 252 |
| 1932 | 198 |
| 1933 | 209 |
| 1934 | 199 |
| 1935 | 173 |
| 1936 | 167 |
| 1937 | 172 |
| 1938 | 170 |
| 1939 | 127 |
| 1940 | 129 |
| 1941 | 136 |
| 1942 | 109 |
| 1943 | 108 |
| 1944 | 92 |
| 1945 | 99 |
| 1946 | 90 |
| 1947 | 119 |
| 1948 | 94 |
| 1949 | 100 |
| 1950 | 119 |
| 1951 | 104 |
| 1952 | 113 |
| 1953 | 95 |
| 1954 | 100 |
| 1955 | 105 |
| 1956 | 121 |
| 1957 | 115 |
| 1958 | 105 |
| 1959 | 80 |
| 1960 | 90 |
| 1961 | 78 |
| 1962 | 91 |
| 1963 | 79 |
| 1964 | 78 |
| 1965 | 73 |
| 1966 | 73 |
| 1967 | 59 |
| 1968 | 55 |
| 1969 | 50 |
| 1970 | 48 |
| 1971 | 63 |
| 1972 | 60 |
| 1973 | 57 |
| 1974 | 48 |
| 1975 | 46 |
| 1976 | 53 |
| 1977 | 38 |
| 1978 | 34 |
| 1979 | 34 |
| 1980 | 37 |
| 1981 | 38 |
| 1982 | 21 |
| 1983 | 27 |
| 1984 | 15 |
| 1985 | 23 |
| 1986 | 13 |
| 1987 | 30 |
| 1988 | 16 |
| 1989 | 25 |
| 1990 | 34 |
| 1991 | 50 |
| 1992 | 56 |
| 1993 | 29 |
| 1994 | 39 |
| 1995 | 29 |
| 1996 | 29 |
| 1997 | 20 |
| 1998 | 27 |
| 1999 | 27 |
| 2000 | 28 |
| 2001 | 18 |
| 2002 | 22 |
| 2003 | 16 |
| 2004 | 17 |
| 2005 | 16 |
| 2006 | 22 |
| 2007 | 25 |
| 2008 | 15 |
| 2009 | 16 |
| 2010 | 20 |
| 2011 | 20 |
| 2012 | 34 |
| 2013 | 33 |
| 2014 | 37 |
| 2015 | 37 |
| 2016 | 69 |
| 2017 | 77 |
| 2018 | 96 |
| 2019 | 127 |
| 2020 | 154 |
| 2021 | 175 |
| 2022 | 270 |
| 2023 | 306 |
| 2024 | 381 |