Joanna is a distinctive choice, ranked #488 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Joanna in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#488
US Rank #329
About the Name Joanna
Joanna is holding steady in the rankings at #488. It reached its peak of #125 in 1996 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Joanna is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #329, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Joanna
Unlikely. With around 82 UK babies named Joanna per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Joanna in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Joanna has held a stable position around #488 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #125 in 1996 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Joanna is more popular in the US (#329) than in the UK (#488). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Joanna include: JoAnna Garcia Swisher — JoAnna García Swisher is an American actress and businesswoman.; Joanna Kuenssberg — Joanna Kate Kuenssberg is a British oil executive and former diplomat who was the United Kingdom's high commissioner to Mozambique from 2014 to 2018.; Joanna Mihułka — Joanna Mihułka-Petru formerly Joanna Schmidt is a Polish manager, politician and economist..
Joanna appears in the US top 500 at #329 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
82
UK babies named Joanna (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 10 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Joanna
Likely around 1 other Joanna in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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