How Popular (or Rare) was Joanna in 2005?

🇺🇸 United States • Girl

← Back to Search
#284
2005 Rank
1,167
2005 Births
#206
Best Rank (2001)
1,555
Peak Year (2001)
35,934
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 1,583
Rarity Factor (2005)

📊 The Joanna Story

Joanna is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #284 in 2005 with 1,167 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2001 with 1,555 births ranking #206. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 16.9%. In 2005, approximately 1 in every 1,583 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

👥 People Also Viewed (Similar Rank in 2005)

Julie
Rank #283 • 1,181 births
Asia
Rank #285 • 1,162 births
Jaden
Rank #282 • 1,187 births
Try Our Baby Name Popularity Tool - It's Free