A 1930s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Winola since 1916
Babies named Winola per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 18 |
| 1920s | 40 |
| 1930s | 37 |
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 12 |
Meaning & origin
Winola is an American coinage that first appeared in 1916. It peaked in popularity during 1934, ranking 14,942, and has since become quite rare. The name has been rising again since 2022, part of a revival of early 20th century names. Its etymology is uncertain; it may be a blend of Winifred with the suffix -ola, or a variant of Winona. Winola was most common in the 1930s, though it never had strong regional ties.
Winola first appeared in the United States in the early 20th century. It may be a coined name blending elements of Winifred (a Welsh name meaning 'blessed peacemaking') with the popular -ola suffix seen in names like Leola and Theola. Alternatively, it could be a variant of Winona, a Sioux name meaning 'firstborn daughter'. The name's rise in the 1930s suggests it was a product of American naming trends rather than deep historical roots.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Winnie, Nola
Variants: Winona
Sibling names for Winola
Names that share Winola's style, for a brother or sister.
