Wynona
Wynona is a girl's name of Indigenous American origin.
Meaning
Firstborn daughter.
Origin and history
Wynona is a feminine name derived from the Dakota word winóna, meaning 'firstborn daughter.' It gained recognition in popular culture through country music star Wynonna Judd, though this specific spelling remains less common. In the United States, it is a recognizable traditional name with steady, modest usage.
Popularity in the United States
3,836 babies in the United States have been named Wynona since 1880. It ranks #2853 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1800.
States where it is most popular
- OK (44.9 %)
- TX (33.5 %)
- KS (4.5 %)
- MO (3.8 %)
- CA (3.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 6 |
| 1900-1910 | 72 |
| 1910-1920 | 362 |
| 1920-1930 | 751 |
| 1930-1940 | 756 |
| 1940-1950 | 487 |
| 1950-1960 | 393 |
| 1960-1970 | 242 |
| 1970-1980 | 166 |
| 1980-1990 | 47 |
| 1990-2000 | 105 |
| 2000-2010 | 57 |
| 2010-2019 | 91 |
| 2020-2029 | 301 |
Famous people named Wynona
- Wynona Lipman: Politician, State Senator
Nicknames
Winnie, Nona, Wyn
Fun facts
- In Dakota culture, Winona was traditionally a birth-order name bestowed upon the firstborn female child.
- While Wynona is an established spelling, the variant Winona (associated with actress Winona Ryder) is historically more common in U.S. records.