NAME PROFILE
Winona
Winona is a name of Dakota Native American origin meaning 'firstborn daughter.' It symbolizes strength and leadership, often associated with a nurturing and caring personality.
Key Stats
| Total births | 12,953 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 2025 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 27%TX — 22%OH — 17%PA — 17%IL — 17%
Notable People
Winona Ryder (Actress, *Beetlejuice* and *Stranger Things*) · Winona LaDuke (Environmentalist and activist) · Winona State University (Renowned educational institution)
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