Joanna Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationjo-AN-uh / /dʒoʊˈænə/Hebrew; Latin
Meaning
Hebrew: God is gracious; Latin: feminine form of John
Historical & Cultural Background
Joanna is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious.' It has been used in various cultures, particularly in Christian contexts, due to its biblical associations. The name has been popular in many countries, often as a feminine form of John. In some cultures, it has also been adopted as a masculine name.
Trend Summary
Joanna has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable presence in the early to mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Joan
- Johanna
- Joanne
International Variants
- Giovanna (Italian)
- Juana (Spanish)
- Johanna (German)
- Ioanna (Greek)
Famous people named Joanna
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Fictional characters named Joanna
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Joanna was first seen in the United States in 1967. Joanna has ranked as high as #1121 nationally, which occurred in 1985, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Joanna has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Joanna (1994)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1967 | 7 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1979 | 10 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1981 | 10 |
| 1982 | 14 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 21 |
| 1985 | 23 |
| 1986 | 20 |
| 1987 | 20 |
| 1988 | 15 |
| 1989 | 16 |
| 1990 | 11 |
| 1991 | 11 |
| 1992 | 14 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2014 | 5 |