Joanna
boy nameJoanna entered the US charts in 1967, peaked at #2293 in 1985, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1967–2025
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rank today
#2293
peak (1985)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #3818 |
| 1970s | #4416 |
| 1980s | #3306 |
| 1990s | #5685 |
| 2000s | #10193 |
| 2010s | #12108 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Joanna are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Joanna alive today was born around 1986, making them about 39 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 is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Joanna most popular?
- Joanna peaked in 1985, reaching #2293 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Joanna with classmates?
- Joanna will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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