Winona is a distinctive choice, ranked #1036 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Winona in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1036
US Rank #738
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 distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #738, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Winona
Unlikely. With around 33 UK babies named Winona per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Winona in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Winona is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 1579 places over the last five years to #1036 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
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.
Winona ranks #738 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
33
UK babies named Winona (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↑ 1579 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Winona
Likely around 1 other Winona in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2022–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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