How Many People Are Named Joanna?

111,062

people in the United States are named Joanna

1 in 3,016 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#636

⭐ Uncommon

Population Percentage

0.0332%

Of US population

Peak Year

1984

3,353 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English, Polish, Biblical
Pronunciation: jo-AN-ə (English), yaw-AN-na (Polish)
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

English and Polish form of Latin Iohanna, which was derived from Greek Ιωαννα (Ioanna), the feminine form of Ioannes (see JOHN). This is the spelling used in the English New Testament, where it belongs to a follower of Jesus who is regarded as a saint. In the Middle Ages in England it was used as a Latinized form of Joan (the usual feminine form of John) and it became common as a given name in the 19th century.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
99.7%
Male
0.3%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 41.5 years old

Young (<30) 38,209
34.4%
Adult (30–60) 51,183
46.1%
Senior (>60) 21,670
19.5%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 18,563
Texas 9,980
New York 9,630
Illinois 5,562
Pennsylvania 5,043
Ohio 4,188
Florida 3,745
New Jersey 3,183
Michigan 2,934
Massachusetts 2,915

💡 Fun Facts About "Joanna"

  • 942 babies were named Joanna in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1984
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in California

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