What does Johanna mean?

Hebrew: God is gracious; Latin: feminine form of John; German: form of Johanna

Is Johanna a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Johanna is commonly used as a Girl name.

How popular is Johanna?

It’s currently ranked #639 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

How do you pronounce Johanna?

yo-HAH-nah · IPA: //joʊˈhɑːnə//

Johanna Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationyo-HAH-nah / /joʊˈhɑː.nə/

Hebrew; Latin; German

Meaning

Hebrew: God is gracious; Latin: feminine form of John; German: variant of Johanna

Historical & Cultural Background

Johanna is a feminine form of John, which has roots in Hebrew. The name has been widely used in various cultures, particularly in Christian contexts due to its biblical significance. It has also been popular in German-speaking countries, where it has various forms and diminutives. Over time, Johanna has been associated with numerous historical figures and saints.

Trend Summary

Johanna has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable decline in recent decades.

Variants

Joanna
Hannah

International Variants

Giovanna (Italian)
Johanne (Danish)
Juana (Spanish)
Ioanna (Greek)

Famous people named Johanna

Johanna Spyri was a Swiss author best known for her children's book 'Heidi'.

Johanna Konta is a British professional tennis player who has achieved significant success on the WTA tour.

Johanna Braddy is an American actress known for her roles in 'The Vampire Diaries' and 'Quantico'.

Johanna Basford is a Scottish illustrator famous for her intricate coloring books.

Fictional characters named Johanna

Johanna Mason is a character in 'The Hunger Games' series, known for her fierce independence and survival skills.

Johanna is a character in the video game 'Fire Emblem: Awakening', recognized for her healing abilities.

Sibling Suggestions

Jonathan Joseph Jasmine Jared Julius Jocelyn

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Johanna was first seen in the United States in 1973. Johanna has ranked as high as #1130 nationally, which occurred in 1985, and has been most popular in New York, and California. In the past 5 years the name Johanna has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Johanna (1990)

State	Births	Share
CA	5	100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1973	6
1974	5
1979	9
1980	8
1981	8
1982	6
1983	6
1984	10
1985	14
1986	8
1987	9
1988	8
1990	8
1991	5
1992	8
2001	6
2008	5