Johannah
Every Johannah since 1880 — 3,113 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Johannah
Johannah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,311 in 2025 with 24 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 3,113 American babies have been named Johannah. Its peak came in 2010, when 110 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Johannah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Johannah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | #5,311 |
| 2024 | 16 | #7,074 |
| 2023 | 20 | #6,053 |
| 2022 | 20 | #6,087 |
| 2021 | 26 | #5,021 |
| 2020 | 21 | #5,739 |
| 2019 | 35 | #4,106 |
| 2018 | 33 | #4,278 |
| 2017 | 37 | #4,030 |
| 2016 | 52 | #3,158 |
| 2015 | 74 | #2,462 |
| 2014 | 67 | #2,632 |
| 2013 | 73 | #2,470 |
| 2012 | 86 | #2,197 |
| 2011 | 66 | #2,679 |
| 2010 | 110 | #1,853 |
| 2009 | 80 | #2,408 |
| 2008 | 59 | #2,974 |
| 2007 | 62 | #2,903 |
| 2006 | 68 | #2,653 |
| 2005 | 61 | #2,743 |
| 2004 | 44 | #3,416 |
| 2003 | 40 | #3,558 |
| 2002 | 58 | #2,655 |
| 2001 | 53 | #2,790 |
| 2000 | 51 | #2,835 |
| 1995 | 55 | #2,379 |
| 1990 | 45 | #2,620 |
| 1985 | 39 | #2,508 |
| 1980 | 24 | #3,448 |
| 1975 | 23 | #3,090 |
| 1970 | 15 | #3,935 |
| 1965 | 10 | #4,329 |
| 1960 | 10 | #4,299 |
| 1955 | 12 | #3,463 |
| 1950 | 10 | #3,539 |
| 1945 | 12 | #2,669 |
| 1940 | 7 | #3,668 |
| 1935 | 5 | #4,531 |
| 1930 | 7 | #3,847 |
| 1925 | 8 | #3,854 |
| 1920 | 5 | #5,345 |
| 1915 | 10 | #2,799 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | 5 | #2,071 |
| 1895 | 8 | #1,248 |
| 1890 | 8 | #1,051 |
| 1885 | 6 | #982 |
| 1880 | 5 | #880 |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Johannah in 2025?
Johannah ranked #5,311 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 24 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Johannah?
3,113 babies have been named Johannah in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Johannah most popular?
Johannah peaked in 2010, when 110 newborns received the name.
Is Johannah a boy or girl name?
Johannah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Johannah rising or falling?
Johannah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.