Joanna
Joanna is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Joanna is a traditional feminine name of Hebrew origin, derived from the name Yehonatan or Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. It entered English usage via Latin and Greek biblical traditions. In the United States, it has enjoyed steady and enduring popularity across many generations.
Popularity in the United States
111,761 babies in the United States have been named Joanna since 1880. It ranks #344 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #307.
States where it is most popular
- CA (17.4 %)
- TX (9.4 %)
- NY (9 %)
- IL (5.2 %)
- PA (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 290 |
| 1890-1900 | 389 |
| 1900-1910 | 391 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,186 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,233 |
| 1930-1940 | 3,914 |
| 1940-1950 | 4,709 |
| 1950-1960 | 5,151 |
| 1960-1970 | 9,196 |
| 1970-1980 | 15,281 |
| 1980-1990 | 22,216 |
| 1990-2000 | 16,287 |
| 2000-2010 | 12,970 |
| 2010-2019 | 11,409 |
| 2020-2029 | 6,139 |
Famous people named Joanna
- Joanna Gaines: TV Host, Designer
- Joanna Lumley: Actress, Activist
- Joanna Newsom: Musician, Singer-Songwriter
Nicknames
Jo, JoJo, Joey
Fun facts
- In the Gospel of Luke, Joanna is noted as the wife of Chuza, a manager of Herod's household.
- The name gained popular culture prominence in the 1980s through Kool & the Gang's hit single 'Joanna'.