girl name
Joanna
Gender
Girl
Popularity
#306 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Joanna in the US, 1880–2025
Joanna first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 1984, when 3,332 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 997.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Frequently asked questions
Is Joanna a boy or a girl name?
Joanna is most commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Joanna?
In 2025, Joanna ranked #306 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Joanna most popular?
Joanna was most popular in 1984, when about 3,332 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.