Girl
Joanna
God is gracious
About Joanna
Classic without being antiquated, this name has weathered centuries of use while maintaining its essential freshness and appeal. The biblical roots provide historical weight and spiritual significance for families valuing religious connections, though the name functions beautifully in secular contexts as well. The four-syllable structure creates a rhythmic quality that distinguishes it from shorter naming trends, offering substantial presence and formality when desired. Yet the name's warmth and approachability prevent it from feeling overly formal or distant in casual settings. Multiple nickname options—Jo, Joey, Anna—provide flexibility while the full version maintains professional gravitas for adult life. The name's international recognition means your daughter will encounter few pronunciation difficulties as she travels or works globally. Its steady presence across decades demonstrates remarkable staying power, suggesting it won't feel dated as fleeting trends come and go. Parents appreciating names that honor tradition while avoiding extreme popularity find this sweet spot particularly appealing. The name's complete yet unpretentious nature allows your daughter's personality to take center stage without competition from an overwhelming or theatrical name. Its versatility across ages, contexts, and personality types makes it a reliably excellent choice.
Popularity of the Name Joanna
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #313 | ||||
| 1881 | #364 | ||||
| 1882 | #481 | ||||
| 1883 | #308 | ||||
| 1884 | #412 | ||||
| 1885 | #322 | ||||
| 1886 | #361 | ||||
| 1887 | #383 | ||||
| 1888 | #406 | ||||
| 1889 | #480 | ||||
| 1890 | #454 | ||||
| 1891 | #417 | ||||
| 1892 | #409 | ||||
| 1893 | #445 | ||||
| 1894 | #421 | ||||
| 1895 | #551 | ||||
| 1896 | #480 | ||||
| 1897 | #417 | ||||
| 1898 | #477 | ||||
| 1899 | #461 | ||||
| 1900 | #573 | ||||
| 1901 | #552 | ||||
| 1902 | #658 | ||||
| 1903 | #478 | ||||
| 1904 | #550 | ||||
| 1905 | #539 | ||||
| 1906 | #558 | ||||
| 1907 | #670 | ||||
| 1908 | #496 | ||||
| 1909 | #556 | ||||
| 1910 | #596 | ||||
| 1911 | #550 | ||||
| 1912 | #563 | ||||
| 1913 | #529 | ||||
| 1914 | #644 | ||||
| 1915 | #516 | ||||
| 1916 | #500 | ||||
| 1917 | #508 | ||||
| 1918 | #510 | ||||
| 1919 | #533 | ||||
| 1920 | #554 | ||||
| 1921 | #569 | ||||
| 1922 | #514 | ||||
| 1923 | #492 | ||||
| 1924 | #484 | ||||
| 1925 | #452 | ||||
| 1926 | #406 | ||||
| 1927 | #449 | ||||
| 1928 | #398 | ||||
| 1929 | #401 | ||||
| 1930 | #351 | ||||
| 1931 | #351 | ||||
| 1932 | #346 | ||||
| 1933 | #327 | ||||
| 1934 | #281 | ||||
| 1935 | #293 | ||||
| 1936 | #324 | ||||
| 1937 | #297 | ||||
| 1938 | #304 | ||||
| 1939 | #313 | ||||
| 1940 | #314 | ||||
| 1941 | #321 | ||||
| 1942 | #308 | ||||
| 1943 | #307 | ||||
| 1944 | #317 | ||||
| 1945 | #333 | ||||
| 1946 | #332 | #194 | |||
| 1947 | #357 | #229 | |||
| 1948 | #342 | #196 | |||
| 1949 | #366 | #212 | |||
| 1950 | #363 | #189 | |||
| 1951 | #387 | #240 | |||
| 1952 | #423 | #194 | |||
| 1953 | #429 | #218 | |||
| 1954 | #399 | #213 | |||
| 1955 | #413 | #160 | |||
| 1956 | #412 | #149 | |||
| 1957 | #375 | #149 | |||
| 1958 | #358 | #151 | |||
| 1959 | #348 | #132 | |||
| 1960 | #329 | #107 | |||
| 1961 | #321 | #118 | |||
| 1962 | #325 | #123 | |||
| 1963 | #313 | #107 | |||
| 1964 | #315 | #121 | #231 | ||
| 1965 | #293 | #135 | #212 | ||
| 1966 | #284 | #119 | #223 | ||
| 1967 | #292 | #115 | #202 | ||
| 1968 | #261 | #60 | #205 | ||
| 1969 | #244 | #33 | #180 | ||
| 1970 | #236 | #29 | #173 | ||
| 1971 | #222 | #36 | #218 | ||
| 1972 | #198 | #42 | #184 | ||
| 1973 | #166 | #45 | #203 | ||
| 1974 | #155 | #39 | #184 | ||
| 1975 | #158 | #30 | #161 | ||
| 1976 | #152 | #38 | #145 | ||
| 1977 | #173 | #51 | #133 | ||
| 1978 | #190 | #46 | #160 | ||
| 1979 | #193 | #52 | #114 | ||
| 1980 | #163 | #41 | #147 | ||
| 1981 | #154 | #44 | #134 | ||
| 1982 | #161 | #59 | #105 | ||
| 1983 | #139 | #54 | #143 | ||
| 1984 | #88 | #57 | #117 | ||
| 1985 | #99 | #54 | #134 | ||
| 1986 | #126 | #79 | #153 | ||
| 1987 | #133 | #94 | #175 | ||
| 1988 | #131 | #62 | #168 | ||
| 1989 | #142 | #95 | #159 | ||
| 1990 | #138 | #82 | #214 | ||
| 1991 | #152 | #110 | #229 | #189 | |
| 1992 | #167 | #99 | #214 | #215 | |
| 1993 | #177 | #105 | #177 | #229 | |
| 1994 | #183 | #156 | #193 | #215 | |
| 1995 | #185 | #137 | #200 | #237 | |
| 1996 | #209 | #154 | #253 | #287 | |
| 1997 | #208 | #140 | #235 | #252 | #315 |
| 1998 | #240 | #161 | #228 | #303 | #321 |
| 1999 | #238 | #182 | #303 | #308 | #343 |
| 2000 | #238 | #193 | #257 | #208 | #390 |
| 2001 | #206 | #224 | #294 | #378 | #359 |
| 2002 | #239 | #252 | #308 | #361 | #366 |
| 2003 | #252 | #297 | #294 | #230 | #419 |
| 2004 | #251 | #326 | #283 | #277 | #493 |
| 2005 | #284 | #345 | #320 | #437 | #486 |
| 2006 | #256 | #346 | #405 | #254 | #374 |
| 2007 | #252 | #359 | #273 | #236 | #425 |
| 2008 | #283 | #363 | #294 | #265 | #407 |
| 2009 | #302 | #326 | #365 | #278 | #405 |
| 2010 | #305 | #357 | #301 | #370 | |
| 2011 | #323 | #350 | #277 | #423 | |
| 2012 | #323 | #368 | #352 | #287 | #353 |
| 2013 | #343 | #421 | #274 | #251 | #367 |
| 2014 | #325 | #339 | #198 | #259 | #323 |
| 2015 | #306 | #387 | #289 | #373 | #286 |
| 2016 | #248 | #370 | #316 | #346 | #367 |
| 2017 | #235 | #439 | #211 | #264 | #268 |
| 2018 | #213 | #381 | #406 | #369 | #272 |
| 2019 | #254 | #405 | #423 | #351 | #313 |
| 2020 | #256 | #476 | #343 | #306 | |
| 2021 | #291 | #572 | #380 | #351 | #392 |
| 2022 | #321 | #561 | #341 | #373 | #394 |
| 2023 | #339 | #513 | #413 | #414 | #418 |
| 2024 | #329 | #477 | #392 | #515 | #375 |
| 2025 | #306 | #491 | #419 | #367 | #469 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Joanna
Names Similar to Joanna
Nicknames for Joanna
- Jo
- Jojo
- Joanie
- Johannah
- Annie
Famous People Named Joanna
| Joanna Cassidy | American actress |
| Joanna Krupa | Polish-American model and actress |
| Joanna Rowsell Shand | British professional racing cyclist |
| Joanna Coles | British-American journalist and magazine editor |
| Joanna Gaines | American television personality and interior designer |
| Joanna Shimkus | Canadian actress |
| Joanna Pacitti | American singer-songwriter and actress |
| Joanna Kerns | American actress and director |
| Joanna Pettet | British-American actress |
| Joanna Moore | American actress |
| Joanna Going | American actress |
| Joanna Wang | Taiwanese-American singer-songwriter |
| Joanna Barnes | American actress and novelist |
| Joanna Hogg | British film director and screenwriter |
| Joanna Newsom | American harpist, singer, and composer |
| Joanna Lumley | English actress, presenter, and activist |
| Joanna Cameron | American actress and model |
| Joanna Gleason | Canadian actress and singer |
Characters Named Joanna
| Joanna Eberhart | "The Stepford Wives" by Ira Levin |
| Joanna Mason | "The Hunger Games" trilogy by Suzanne Collins |
| Joanna Harcourt-Smith | "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" by Hunter S. Thompson |
| Joanna Beauchamp | "Witches of East End" by Melissa de la Cruz |
| Joanna Kramer | "Kramer vs. Kramer" by Avery Corman |
| Joanna Lannister | "A Song of Ice and Fire" series by George R.R. Martin |
| Joanna Mills | "The Return" by Eric Red |
| Joanna Selby | "Fingersmith" by Sarah Waters |
| Joanna Reed | "The Other Woman" by Joy Fielding |
| Joanna 'Jo' Mitchell | "Camp Rock" series |
| Joanna Balta | "The Inheritance Cycle" series by Christopher Paolini |
| Joanna Farber | "The Whole Truth" by David Baldacci |
| Joanna McCoy | "Star Trek" series |
| Joanna Summers | "Doctor Who" TV series |