How old is someone named Winona?
The average Winona is 41 years old.
Half of all living Winonas are between 5 and 70. The average sits between a large older group and a younger one, so many Winonas are much older than 41.
When was Winona popular?
Great-grandmother name, or brand-new favorite? Both. Winona peaked around 1923, fell out of fashion, and is popular again today.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 376 | 0 |
| 1910s | 1,517 | 0 |
| 1920s | 2,430 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 1,888 | 380 |
| 1940s | 1,076 | 600 |
| 1950s | 1,057 | 820 |
| 1960s | 726 | 640 |
| 1970s | 481 | 450 |
| 1980s | 245 | 240 |
| 1990s | 340 | 330 |
| 2000s | 195 | 200 |
| 2010s | 550 | 550 |
| 2020s | 1,758 | 1,700 |
How many Winonas are still alive?
About 6,000 Winonas are alive in the US today. That's 46% of the roughly 13,000 babies named Winona since 1880.
Roughly half of all Winonas ever born are still living.
What generation is the name Winona?
About two in five living Winonas are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Winona an old name?
Somewhat. Winona is older than 67 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Winona will be 23 in 2056, so its average age will actually fall, as the youngest Winonas make up more of the total.
Is Winona a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: over 99.9% of living Winonas are women.
Names the same age as Winona
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Winona's name twin is Goldie. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Goldie's age curve is the closest match to Winona's: 88% alike.
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Questions about the name Winona
How old is the average Winona?
The average Winona in the US is 41 years old. The median is 45, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Winona?
About 6,000 Winonas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 13,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Winona most popular?
In 2025, when about 470 baby girls were named Winona.
Is Winona a Gen Alpha name?
Partly. Gen Alpha are the largest group, about 37% of living Winonas, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this