Firstborn daughter
Derived from the Dakota word 'winúŋna', this name is traditionally given to the firstborn daughter in a family. It carries a sense of heritage and primacy within the family structure. The name gained wider popularity in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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