Joni
Commonly used as a diminutive of Joan.
Every Joni since 1930 — 29,502 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Joni
Joni is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,803 in 2025 with 112 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1930, 29,502 American babies have been named Joni. Its peak came in 1956, when 1,584 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
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 Joni stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Joni year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 112 | #1,803 | 12 | #6,988 |
| 2024 | 107 | #1,876 | 18 | #5,327 |
| 2023 | 81 | #2,279 | 11 | #7,494 |
| 2022 | 85 | #2,218 | 7 | #10,299 |
| 2021 | 80 | #2,298 | 9 | #8,491 |
| 2020 | 81 | #2,230 | 13 | #6,455 |
| 2019 | 66 | #2,637 | 8 | #9,274 |
| 2018 | 62 | #2,765 | 13 | #6,521 |
| 2017 | 58 | #2,883 | 16 | #5,653 |
| 2016 | 62 | #2,780 | 19 | #5,033 |
| 2015 | 47 | #3,407 | 13 | #6,500 |
| 2014 | 50 | #3,250 | 12 | #6,843 |
| 2013 | 31 | #4,582 | 14 | #6,064 |
| 2012 | 47 | #3,439 | 14 | #6,135 |
| 2011 | 34 | #4,294 | 12 | #6,788 |
| 2010 | 31 | #4,667 | 7 | #10,183 |
| 2009 | 43 | #3,704 | 15 | #5,943 |
| 2008 | 43 | #3,741 | 15 | #5,915 |
| 2007 | 37 | #4,164 | 18 | #5,103 |
| 2006 | 44 | #3,588 | 9 | #8,363 |
| 2005 | 36 | #3,990 | 12 | #6,405 |
| 2004 | 33 | #4,217 | 18 | #4,685 |
| 2003 | 52 | #2,930 | 9 | #7,533 |
| 2002 | 48 | #3,034 | 13 | #5,556 |
| 2001 | 58 | #2,614 | 13 | #5,517 |
| 2000 | 69 | #2,266 | 11 | #6,109 |
| 1995 | 83 | #1,751 | 13 | #4,651 |
| 1990 | 170 | #1,053 | 8 | #6,116 |
| 1985 | 308 | #614 | 10 | #4,198 |
| 1980 | 757 | #319 | 12 | #3,506 |
| 1975 | 380 | #486 | 13 | #2,993 |
| 1970 | 344 | #545 | 5 | #5,081 |
| 1965 | 717 | #339 | 9 | #2,887 |
| 1960 | 1,385 | #230 | 6 | #3,852 |
| 1955 | 1,450 | #212 | — | — |
| 1950 | 47 | #1,339 | — | — |
| 1945 | 36 | #1,343 | — | — |
| 1940 | 41 | #1,139 | — | — |
| 1935 | 8 | #3,302 | — | — |
| 1930 | 7 | #3,851 | — | — |
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Famous people named Joni
- Joni Mitchell Musician · b. 1943
- Joni Ernst Politician · b. 1970
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Joni mean?
Commonly used as a diminutive of Joan.
How popular is the name Joni in 2025?
Joni ranked #1,803 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 112 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Joni?
29,502 babies have been named Joni in the United States since 1930, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Joni most popular?
Joni peaked in 1956, when 1,584 newborns received the name.
Is Joni a boy or girl name?
Joni is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Joni rising or falling?
Joni is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Joni?
Well-known people named Joni include Joni Mitchell (musician), Joni Ernst (politician).