Total births
3,836
Girls' name · since 1899
Wynona
Since 1899, U.S. Social Security records show 3,836 babies named Wynona, peaking in 1930. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2592
- among girls today
- 3,836
- born since 1899
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 85%
- more common than other girls
3,836 babies have been named Wynona since 1899, making it today's #2592 girls' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Wynona has been recorded 3,836 times among girls since 1899, currently ranked #2592 nationally and more common than 85% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 1930s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1899 to 2025.
- #2592 among girls today
- 3,836 born since 1899
- 1930s peak decade
- 85% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Wynona is currently the #2592 girls' name in America, more common than 85% of girls - 3,836 born since 1899, peaking in the 1930s.
- #2592
- among girls today
- 3,836
- born since 1899
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 85%
- more common than other girls
Wynona vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#2592
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 85% of names given to girls today.
1930s
Peak decade
20% of everyone ever named Wynona was born in this single decade.
1930
Single peak year
97 babies were named Wynona in 1930 - its busiest year on record.
How Wynona compares
3,836 Top 15% higher than 85% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Wynona's all-time total is 10x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Wynona | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 3,836 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 97 | 48 | 19,840 |
Wynona's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Wynona's full recorded timeline at 1959, 27% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 73% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1978, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1930 peak of 97 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Wynona at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1930
Current rank
#2,592
Active since
1899
Wynona popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1899–2025
- Peak year (1930)
- 97
- Annual births at peak, across 127 years of records
Wynona by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Wynona's strongest decade.
756 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 20% of all-time use.
Wynona births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 6
1890s
6 births
- 1900s 72
1900s
72 births
- 1910s
1910s
362 births
- 1920s
1920s
751 births
- 1930s
1930s
756 births
- 1940s
1940s
487 births
- 1950s
1950s
393 births
- 1960s 242
1960s
242 births
- 1970s 166
1970s
166 births
- 1980s 47
1980s
47 births
- 1990s 105
1990s
105 births
- 2000s 57
2000s
57 births
- 2010s 91
2010s
91 births
- 2020s 301
2020s
301 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 756 births (20% of all-time use).
How Wynona compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Wynona's total volume
Wynona vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Wynona by state
Where Wynona concentrates geographically, total births since 1899
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Oklahoma | | 505 | 13.2% |
| #2 | Texas | | 377 | 9.8% |
| #3 | Kansas | | 51 | 1.3% |
| #4 | Missouri | | 43 | 1.1% |
| #5 | California | | 40 | 1.0% |
| #6 | Arkansas | | 23 | 0.6% |
| #7 | Louisiana | | 15 | 0.4% |
| #8 | Ohio | | 15 | 0.4% |
Oklahoma share of Wynona's total US births 13.2%
Even split
505 of 3,836 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 17 reporting states.
Wynona appears in 17 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Wynona? ▼
3,836 babies have been named Wynona since 1899. It currently ranks #2592 among girls. The peak year was 1930 with 97 births.
When was Wynona most popular? ▼
Wynona was most popular in the 1930s decade with 756 total births. The single peak year was 1930.
Where is Wynona most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Wynona are Oklahoma (505 births), Texas (377 births), Kansas (51 births).
How long has the name Wynona been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Wynona since 1899 -- 127 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Wynona? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Wynter, Wynne, Wynn, Wynell, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Wynona's data
- Wynona's usage has stayed within range of its 1930s decade-level peak (756 total births) through the 2020s (301) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Oklahoma records the most Wynonas (505 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Oklahoma names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Wynona
Nearby Names Like Wynona
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Wynona
Wynter Girl
#415 10,728 births
Wynne Girl
#4784 1,710 births
Wynn Girl
#1986 1,486 births
Wynell Girl
1,027 births
Wynette Girl
956 births
Compare Wynona side by side: Wynona vs Wynter Wynona vs Wynne Wynona vs Wynn
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Wynona
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7,944 births · Peak 2001
Madelin #2593
3,231 births · Peak 2000
Joanne #2590
211,970 births · Peak 1947
Yolanda #2594
112,918 births · Peak 1969
Prudence #2589
6,256 births · Peak 1943
Anny #2595
1,512 births · Peak 2024
James #2588
23,882 births · Peak 1928
Jaqueline #2596
15,508 births · Peak 2000
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1899–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Wynona: #2592 Girls' Name - 3,836 Births, Peak 1930." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/wynona. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Wynona draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.