Joanna
girl name#306 in 2025Joanna entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #88 in 1984, ranks #306 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#306
rank today
#88
peak (1984)
997
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #380 |
| 1890s | #450 |
| 1900s | #559 |
| 1910s | #543 |
| 1920s | #471 |
| 1930s | #319 |
| 1940s | #330 |
| 1950s | #391 |
| 1960s | #298 |
| 1970s | #184 |
| 1980s | #134 |
| 1990s | #190 |
| 2000s | #256 |
| 2010s | #287 |
| 2020s | #307 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Joanna has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 99,000 people named Joanna are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Joanna alive today was born around 1987, making them about 38 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Joanna in 2025?
- Joanna ranks #306 among US girl names in 2025, with 997 babies given the name.
- When was the name Joanna most popular?
- Joanna peaked in 1984, reaching #88 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Joanna with classmates?
- Joanna will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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