Johnna Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Johnna originates from Hebrew, meaning 'God is gracious'. It evolved through several languages, including Greek and Latin, before becoming popular in modern English. The name is associated with positive traits and has biblical relevance through its connection to John. Johnna has gained popularity as a feminine variant and is seen as a contemporary choice.
The name Johnna is most popular in Oklahoma, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Johnna has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Johnna' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7086th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2399th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 881st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 774th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1073rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2048th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5007th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Johnna' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Johnna"
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒɒnə/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
Johnna is a feminine form of the name John, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'Yahweh is gracious'.
Meaning
God is gracious
Language Evolution
Yochanan (Hebrew), Iōannēs (Greek), Johannes (Latin), John (Old English), Johnna (Modern English)
Biblical Background
Johnna does not appear in biblical texts, but it is related to the biblical name John, who is a prominent figure in Christianity.
Historical Usage
The name John has been popular throughout history, with the feminine variant Johnna becoming more common in the late 20th century as a modern adaptation.
Variants & Derivatives
John, Johanna, Joanna, Joni
Modern Popularity & Image
Johnna is perceived as a modern and unique name, often associated with strength and grace.
Famous People
Johnna Williams, American actress, Johnna Wright, American author
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Johnna"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Johnna"
"Johnna" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 7086th of 9107 | 16 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2399th of 9204 | 238 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 881st of 12526 | 2,464 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 774th of 19264 | 2,952 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1073rd of 27321 | 2,549 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2048th of 35406 | 1,477 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 5007th of 30306 | 318 |
Regional Popularity of "Johnna" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Johnna" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
86.40% 2033rd/2353 |
94.96% 1469th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
34.22% 762nd/2227 |
36.58% 889th/2430 |
27.20% 776th/2853 |
31.21% 866th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
23.77% 698th/2937 |
28.05% 977th/3483 |
20.95% 737th/3518 |
24.51% 991st/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
25.21% 929th/3685 |
25.81% 1155th/4475 |
18.41% 956th/5194 |
29.78% 1881st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
35.09% 1608th/4582 |
41.79% 2158th/5164 |
29.35% 2146th/7313 |
48.73% 3637th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
94.70% 3773rd/3984 |
75.60% 3392nd/4487 |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Johnna"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Johnna" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.