Winona
Meaning: Firstborn daughter
Origin: Dakota Sioux
Gender: Girl
Rank in Canada: #2358
Total births: 87
History: From the Dakota Sioux meaning firstborn daughter. Winona peaked in Ontario in the 1930s and is reviving. Connects to Indigenous Canadian heritage. Winona Chicken is a beloved Canadian figure.
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| Current rank (2024) | #1097 |
| Babies named Winona in 2024 | 11 |
| Total recorded in Canada | 87 |
| Peak year | 2024 (11 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #331 |
| Years in records | 1922–2024 (12 years of data) |
Frequently asked about Winona
What does the name Winona mean?
Winona means “Firstborn daughter” from Dakota Sioux roots.
What is the origin of the name Winona?
Winona has Dakota Sioux origin. The traditional meaning is “Firstborn daughter”.
How popular is Winona in Canada?
Winona ranked #1097 in Canada in 2024 — given to 11 babies that year.
When was Winona most popular?
Winona peaked in 2024 with 11 babies registered that year in Canada.
Is Winona a boy or girl name?
Winona is predominantly a girls' name in Canada — over 90% of Winonas in registered births are female.
How long has Winona been recorded in Canada?
Winona appears in birth records in Canada across 12 years — from 1922 through 2024.