Johanna
Every Johanna since 1880 — 54,376 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Johanna
Johanna is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #871 in 2025 with 309 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 54,376 American babies have been named Johanna. Its peak came in 1984, when 929 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 Johanna stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Johanna 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 | 309 | #871 | — | — |
| 2024 | 319 | #848 | — | — |
| 2023 | 376 | #751 | — | — |
| 2022 | 358 | #789 | — | — |
| 2021 | 409 | #705 | — | — |
| 2020 | 449 | #645 | — | — |
| 2019 | 511 | #594 | — | — |
| 2018 | 590 | #533 | — | — |
| 2017 | 563 | #550 | — | — |
| 2016 | 562 | #555 | — | — |
| 2015 | 578 | #541 | — | — |
| 2014 | 571 | #542 | — | — |
| 2013 | 561 | #532 | — | — |
| 2012 | 640 | #478 | — | — |
| 2011 | 563 | #518 | — | — |
| 2010 | 697 | #440 | — | — |
| 2009 | 652 | #476 | — | — |
| 2008 | 703 | #449 | 5 | #13,500 |
| 2007 | 786 | #416 | — | — |
| 2006 | 857 | #378 | — | — |
| 2005 | 778 | #405 | — | — |
| 2004 | 585 | #503 | — | — |
| 2003 | 546 | #519 | — | — |
| 2002 | 612 | #466 | — | — |
| 2001 | 677 | #419 | 6 | #9,862 |
| 2000 | 594 | #468 | — | — |
| 1995 | 582 | #441 | — | — |
| 1990 | 699 | #374 | 8 | #6,105 |
| 1985 | 904 | #276 | 14 | #3,297 |
| 1980 | 865 | #286 | 8 | #4,711 |
| 1975 | 541 | #382 | — | — |
| 1970 | 412 | #485 | — | — |
| 1965 | 376 | #490 | — | — |
| 1960 | 308 | #558 | — | — |
| 1955 | 265 | #557 | — | — |
| 1950 | 244 | #529 | — | — |
| 1945 | 225 | #481 | — | — |
| 1940 | 268 | #418 | — | — |
| 1935 | 278 | #380 | — | — |
| 1930 | 243 | #425 | — | — |
| 1925 | 267 | #424 | — | — |
| 1920 | 297 | #382 | — | — |
| 1915 | 319 | #335 | — | — |
| 1910 | 141 | #327 | — | — |
| 1905 | 102 | #335 | — | — |
| 1900 | 144 | #270 | — | — |
| 1895 | 151 | #223 | — | — |
| 1890 | 108 | #235 | — | — |
| 1885 | 87 | #207 | — | — |
| 1880 | 64 | #191 | — | — |
Famous people named Johanna
- Johanna Spyri Writer · 1827–1901
- Johanna Schopenhauer Writer · 1766–1838
- Johanna van Gogh-Bonger Writer · 1862–1925
- Johanna Wolf Military personnel · 1900–1985
- Johanna Klier Athlete · b. 1952
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Johanna in 2025?
Johanna ranked #871 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 309 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Johanna?
54,376 babies have been named Johanna in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Johanna most popular?
Johanna peaked in 1984, when 929 newborns received the name.
Is Johanna a boy or girl name?
Johanna is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Johanna rising or falling?
Johanna is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Johanna?
Well-known people named Johanna include Johanna Spyri (writer), Johanna Schopenhauer (writer), Johanna van Gogh-Bonger (writer).