Winona
wi-no-na
US Popularity:1837
Origin:Native American
Meaning:First-born daughter
Winona forever! Winona is a girl's name is of Native American origin, meaning "first-born daughter," making this an ideal choice if baby is the first addition to your family. It comes from Dakota Sioux or Lakota Sioux people, and is an Anglicization of Winúŋna. According to the Lover’s Leap legend in Native American culture, the figure Winona lept to her death to avoid marrying someone she did not love. Not only is this story one of bravery and autonomy, but it is also important to the history of the Sioux tribe. In popular culture, Winona is synonymous with iconic actress Winona Ryder, who has appeared in classics like Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands, and Stranger Things. So, it seems that there will be a Winona Ryder marathon in your and baby Winnie’s future!
Winona Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Winona is currently #2001 on The Bump
Girl:Winona is currently #886 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Winona is currently #1837 in U.S. births
Girl:Winona is currently #710 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#1837
in 2022
+ 601
from 2021
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 312
Behind the Name, Winona, April 2022
Name Doctor, Winona
WordSense, Winona
Britannica, Winona Ryder, American actress, February 2024
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