Johnna
A rare feminine form of John recorded since the 18th century.
Every Johnna since 1919 — 10,029 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Johnna
Johnna is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,658 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1919, 10,029 American babies have been named Johnna. Its peak came in 1963, when 617 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
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 Johnna stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Johnna year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #7,658 |
| 2024 | 15 | #7,400 |
| 2023 | 18 | #6,531 |
| 2022 | 21 | #5,866 |
| 2021 | 19 | #6,276 |
| 2020 | 18 | #6,462 |
| 2019 | 24 | #5,366 |
| 2018 | 31 | #4,504 |
| 2017 | 35 | #4,177 |
| 2016 | 27 | #5,061 |
| 2015 | 40 | #3,805 |
| 2014 | 35 | #4,216 |
| 2013 | 36 | #4,117 |
| 2012 | 47 | #3,438 |
| 2011 | 57 | #3,000 |
| 2010 | 56 | #3,025 |
| 2009 | 55 | #3,109 |
| 2008 | 61 | #2,907 |
| 2007 | 69 | #2,659 |
| 2006 | 93 | #2,102 |
| 2005 | 86 | #2,148 |
| 2004 | 80 | #2,216 |
| 2003 | 94 | #1,936 |
| 2002 | 115 | #1,613 |
| 2001 | 120 | #1,550 |
| 2000 | 122 | #1,507 |
| 1995 | 144 | #1,195 |
| 1990 | 152 | #1,138 |
| 1985 | 149 | #1,016 |
| 1980 | 163 | #919 |
| 1975 | 167 | #819 |
| 1970 | 223 | #701 |
| 1965 | 226 | #654 |
| 1960 | 106 | #1,044 |
| 1955 | 52 | #1,393 |
| 1950 | 45 | #1,369 |
| 1945 | 31 | #1,463 |
| 1940 | 11 | #2,642 |
| 1935 | 7 | #3,577 |
| 1930 | 6 | #4,292 |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | 5 | #5,346 |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Johnna mean?
A rare feminine form of John recorded since the 18th century.
How popular is the name Johnna in 2025?
Johnna ranked #7,658 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Johnna?
10,029 babies have been named Johnna in the United States since 1919, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Johnna most popular?
Johnna peaked in 1963, when 617 newborns received the name.
Is Johnna a boy or girl name?
Johnna is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Johnna rising or falling?
Johnna is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.