Wynonna is a spelling of Winona, a name from the Dakota and Lakota languages that means "firstborn daughter". This spelling is closely tied to country singer Wynonna Judd, whose solo career began in 1992. In the United States Wynonna is rare: it was almost unused a decade ago, rose to number 2634 in 2024 and ranks number 2750 in 2025 with 63 births.