Johnna
Johnna is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Johnna is an English feminine form of John, originating from the Hebrew name Yochanan. It enjoyed moderate popularity in the mid-to-late 20th century in the United States. Today, it remains a relatively uncommon yet recognizable choice.
Popularity in the United States
10,029 babies in the United States have been named Johnna since 1880. It ranks #1638 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1996.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.7 %)
- CA (10.1 %)
- OH (7.7 %)
- MO (7.6 %)
- PA (6.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 6 |
| 1920-1930 | 15 |
| 1930-1940 | 92 |
| 1940-1950 | 312 |
| 1950-1960 | 464 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,907 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,711 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,666 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,468 |
| 2000-2010 | 895 |
| 2010-2019 | 388 |
| 2020-2029 | 105 |
Famous people named Johnna
- Johnna St. Clair: Artist, Painter
Nicknames
Jo, Jonnie
Fun facts
- Johnna was created as a direct feminine counterpart to the masculine name John.
- The name reached its highest popularity in the United States during the late 1960s and 1970s.