Johanna Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Johanna is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Johanna?
Johanna is spelled J-O-H-A-N-N-A. The name has 7 letters.
Johanna at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Johanna is a feminine given name derived from the Hebrew name “Yochanan,” meaning “Yahweh is gracious.”
- Origin
- Johanna is commonly associated with names of Hebrew origin, reflecting the meaning “Yahweh is gracious.”
- Pronunciation
- jo-HAN-nuh · 3 syllables
Johanna Popularity in 2025
Rank#869
Recorded Births309
- Girls usage fell 21 places to #869 and recorded 10 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Johanna Mean?
Johanna is a feminine given name derived from the Hebrew name “Yochanan,” meaning “Yahweh is gracious.”
Origin: Johanna is commonly associated with names of Hebrew origin, reflecting the meaning “Yahweh is gracious.”
How Do You Pronounce Johanna?
Pronunciationjo-HAN-nuh
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Johanna?
- History
- The name Johanna has been used historically in various European cultures, with usage documented in medieval and later records reflecting its Hebrew roots.
Johanna Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 309 | #869 |
| 2024 | Girls | 319 | #848 |
| 2023 | Girls | 376 | #749 |
| 2022 | Girls | 358 | #789 |
| 2021 | Girls | 409 | #704 |
| 2020 | Girls | 449 | #644 |
| 2019 | Girls | 511 | #593 |
| 2018 | Girls | 590 | #533 |
| 2017 | Girls | 563 | #549 |
| 2016 | Girls | 562 | #554 |
| 2015 | Girls | 578 | #541 |
| 2014 | Girls | 571 | #542 |
| 2013 | Girls | 561 | #532 |
| 2012 | Girls | 640 | #478 |
| 2011 | Girls | 563 | #518 |
| 2010 | Girls | 697 | #440 |
| 2009 | Girls | 652 | #476 |
| 2008 | Girls | 703 | #449 |
| 2008 | Boys | 5 | #12,553 |
| 2007 | Girls | 786 | #416 |
| 2006 | Girls | 857 | #377 |
| 2005 | Girls | 778 | #405 |
| 2004 | Girls | 585 | #503 |
| 2003 | Girls | 546 | #519 |
When Was Johanna Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1984 · Girls
919 recorded births
National rank #265
1985 · Girls
904 recorded births
National rank #276
1981 · Girls
880 recorded births
National rank #278
1980 · Girls
865 recorded births
National rank #286
Where Johanna Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NE | #335 | 6 |
| NV | #433 | 6 |
| CT | #459 | 6 |
| IA | #565 | 5 |
| KY | #570 | 7 |
| KS | #578 | 5 |
| WI | #612 | 7 |
| FL | #617 | 28 |