girl's name
Wenonah
weh-NOH-nuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 506
Wenonah is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2017 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1916, when 26 babies were given the name.
- It is a recent arrival in the birth records.
- First appears in US birth records in 1903.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Wenonah Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1900s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 16 |
| 1910s | 136 |
| 1920s | 122 |
| 1930s | 44 |
| 1940s | 34 |
| 1950s | 43 |
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 68 |
| 1980s | 20 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 6 |
How Popular Is Wenonah?
In 2017, Wenonah was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Wenonah
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Wenonah Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Wenonah over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Wenonah
- English weh-NOH-nuh
Sibling Names for Wenonah
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Wenonah — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Wenonah
How popular is the name Wenonah?
In 2017, Wenonah was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Wenonah a girl's or a boy's name?
Wenonah is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Wenonah?
Wenonah has 3 syllables.
When was Wenonah most popular?
Wenonah peaked in 1916, when 26 babies were given the name. It is a recent arrival in the birth records.