Joanna
From Latin Joanna, from Koine Greek Ἰωάννα (Iōánna), from Hebrew יוֹחָנָה (Yôḥānāh, literally “God is gracious”), the feminized form of יְהוֹחָנָן (Yəhōḥānān) which…
Every Joanna since 1880 — 112,067 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Joanna
Joanna is moderately common for girls in the United States, ranked #306 in 2025 with 997 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 112,067 American babies have been named Joanna. Its peak came in 1984, when 3,353 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Joanna stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Joanna year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 997 | #306 | — | — |
| 2024 | 945 | #329 | — | — |
| 2023 | 918 | #339 | — | — |
| 2022 | 1,002 | #321 | — | — |
| 2021 | 1,101 | #291 | — | — |
| 2020 | 1,176 | #256 | — | — |
| 2019 | 1,281 | #254 | — | — |
| 2018 | 1,454 | #213 | — | — |
| 2017 | 1,352 | #235 | — | — |
| 2016 | 1,274 | #248 | — | — |
| 2015 | 1,065 | #306 | — | — |
| 2014 | 1,022 | #325 | 5 | #12,983 |
| 2013 | 945 | #343 | — | — |
| 2012 | 974 | #323 | — | — |
| 2011 | 976 | #323 | — | — |
| 2010 | 1,066 | #305 | — | — |
| 2009 | 1,106 | #302 | 5 | #13,384 |
| 2008 | 1,194 | #283 | — | — |
| 2007 | 1,392 | #252 | — | — |
| 2006 | 1,289 | #256 | — | — |
| 2005 | 1,167 | #284 | — | — |
| 2004 | 1,280 | #251 | 8 | #8,502 |
| 2003 | 1,303 | #252 | 6 | #10,178 |
| 2002 | 1,335 | #239 | — | — |
| 2001 | 1,555 | #206 | 5 | #11,392 |
| 2000 | 1,349 | #238 | — | — |
| 1995 | 1,597 | #185 | 8 | #6,658 |
| 1990 | 2,230 | #138 | 11 | #4,830 |
| 1985 | 2,772 | #99 | 23 | #2,325 |
| 1980 | 1,725 | #163 | 8 | #4,709 |
| 1975 | 1,699 | #158 | 6 | #5,099 |
| 1970 | 1,331 | #236 | 5 | #5,073 |
| 1965 | 910 | #293 | — | — |
| 1960 | 820 | #329 | — | — |
| 1955 | 455 | #414 | — | — |
| 1950 | 478 | #364 | — | — |
| 1945 | 426 | #333 | — | — |
| 1940 | 412 | #314 | — | — |
| 1935 | 424 | #293 | — | — |
| 1930 | 359 | #351 | — | — |
| 1925 | 236 | #452 | — | — |
| 1920 | 167 | #554 | — | — |
| 1915 | 147 | #516 | — | — |
| 1910 | 49 | #596 | — | — |
| 1905 | 41 | #539 | — | — |
| 1900 | 37 | #573 | — | — |
| 1895 | 29 | #551 | — | — |
| 1890 | 33 | #454 | — | — |
| 1885 | 40 | #322 | — | — |
| 1880 | 26 | #313 | — | — |
Famous people named Joanna
- Joanna of Castile Politician · 1479–1555
- Joanna I of Naples Nobleman · 1326–1382
- Joanna of Bourbon Companion · 1338–1378
- Joanna of Austria, Princess of Portugal Nobleman · 1535–1573
- Joanna la Beltraneja Companion · 1462–1530
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Joanna mean?
From Latin Joanna, from Koine Greek Ἰωάννα (Iōánna), from Hebrew יוֹחָנָה (Yôḥānāh, literally “God is gracious”), the feminized form of יְהוֹחָנָן (Yəhōḥānān) which produced John and its many doublets.
How popular is the name Joanna in 2025?
Joanna ranked #306 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 997 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Joanna?
112,067 babies have been named Joanna in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Joanna most popular?
Joanna peaked in 1984, when 3,353 newborns received the name.
Is Joanna a boy or girl name?
Joanna is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Joanna rising or falling?
Joanna has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Joanna?
Well-known people named Joanna include Joanna of Castile (politician), Joanna I of Naples (nobleman), Joanna of Bourbon (companion).