Winona
3 countries#627 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Winona was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
12,953 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #627 · peaked in 2025 with 466 births
Most common in: Texas, California, Ohio, Illinois, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
280 births recorded 1993–2022 · currently #3640 · peaked in 2001 with 21 births
Most common in: Rhône, Paris
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
117 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #2201 · peaked in 2021 with 12 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
117 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2021 with 12 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Winona’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #5906 | — |
| 2007 | #5526 | ↑380 |
| 2008 | #8109 | ↓2583 |
| 2009 | #7679 | ↑430 |
| 2010 | #6382 | ↑1297 |
| 2011 | #6335 | ↑47 |
| 2012 | #4296 | ↑2039 |
| 2013 | #4336 | ↓40 |
| 2014 | #4003 | ↑333 |
| 2015 | #3989 | ↑14 |
| 2016 | #2560 | ↑1429 |
| 2017 | #2357 | ↑203 |
| 2018 | #2026 | ↑331 |
| 2019 | #1655 | ↑371 |
| 2020 | #1418 | ↑237 |
| 2021 | #1293 | ↑125 |
| 2022 | #975 | ↑318 |
| 2023 | #878 | ↑97 |
| 2024 | #734 | ↑144 |
| 2025 | #627 | ↑107 |
Frequently asked questions about Winona
Is Winona a popular name?
Yes — Winona currently ranks #627 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Winona more common for boys or girls?
Winona is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Winona most popular?
Winona peaked in 2025 in United States, with 466 recorded births that year.
Is Winona rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Winona’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #738 in 1880 to #627 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Winona?
At least 13,350 babies have been recorded with the name Winona across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Winona popular in more than one country?
Yes — Winona appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, France, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Winona?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Winona include Sariyah, Maliyah, Lexi, Rivka.
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