Will my child share the name Winona with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 24 UK babies named Winona per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Winona in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Winona becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Winona is rising: up 1,300 places since 2020, to #1,315 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,036 in 2024.

Is Winona popular in the US as well as the UK?

Winona is more popular in the US (#738) than in the UK (#1036). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Is Winona a popular baby name in the United States?

Winona ranks #738 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.

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Winona is a distinctive choice, ranked #1315 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Winona in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#1315

US Rank #627

About the Name Winona

Winona has never been more popular than it is right now, sitting at UK #1036. The name has climbed 1579 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

Winona is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Winona in their class.

In the US it ranks even higher at #738, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.

⭐ Famous People Named Winona

Winona LaDuke — Winona LaDuke is an American environmentalist, writer, and industrial hemp grower, known for her work on tribal land claims and preservation, as well as sustainable development.

Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the name Winona

UK babies named Winona (2025)

< 1

Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)

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In a school of 600

↑ 1300 places

Rank change (last 5 years)

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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Winona

Almost certainly the only Winona in the class

UK Popularity (1996–2025)

Rank and birth count · ONS official data

US Popularity (2022–2024)

Rank · SSA official data

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Winona LaDukeb. 1996

Winona LaDuke is an American environmentalist, writer, and industrial hemp grower, known for her work on tribal land claims and preservation, as well as sustainable development.