How Popular (or Rare) was Joanna in 1999?

🇺🇸 United States • Girl

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#238
1999 Rank
1,327
1999 Births
#206
Best Rank (2001)
1,555
Peak Year (2001)
35,934
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 1,337
Rarity Factor (1999)

📊 The Joanna Story

Joanna is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #238 in 1999 with 1,327 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2001 with 1,555 births ranking #206. In 1999, approximately 1 in every 1,337 girls born was named Joanna. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from United States; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: Hebrew via Greek and Latin  |  Meaning: God is gracious

Joanna is a classic feminine form in the John family and means God is gracious. It feels graceful, intelligent, and quietly strong.

The name has biblical roots and long use across Europe, yet still feels fresh because it is familiar without being overused. Its full form offers depth while nicknames keep it warm.

Did you know?Joanna is one of the John-family forms that feels especially balanced between formal grace and everyday ease.
Similar namesJane, Josephine, Joni, Julia, Georgia

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