How Many People Are Named Jeanna?

Complete statistics for the name Jeanna: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Jeanna
Very Rare
Old French

Jeanna is a rare female name with origins in Old French, meaning 'God is gracious.' It's estimated that 1 in 39,994 Americans today are named Jeanna, making it very uncommon. The name peaked in popularity back in 1970 with 299 births.

~8,251
Living in US
1 in 39,994
Americans
1970
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
God is gracious
🌐
Origin
Old French
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Gracious Compassionate Kind
9
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 9 are often seen as compassionate and generous, always looking out for others.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

8,251
Worldwide Bearers
#45,352
Global Rank
🇩🇰 Denmark
48
🇻🇪 Venezuela
44
🇩🇪 Germany
40
🇷🇺 Russia
38
🇫🇷 France
32
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
27
🇳🇱 Netherlands
26
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
19
🇲🇾 Malaysia
17
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
16

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
8,251 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 49
1,015
Would be under 30 (11%)
5,875
Would be 30–60 (66%)
1,972
Would be over 60 (22%)

All 8,862 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1970

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
97
Classic Feel
55
Modern Appeal
45
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Jeanna Through the Generations

Jeanna has been a name that's seen its fair share of ups and downs through the decades. Born in the early 1970s, people named Jeanna are now in their late forties and fifties, with only a small fraction under thirty. The majority of those named Jeanna are between the ages of thirty and sixty, indicating a steady presence in middle-aged women. As the name continues to decline in usage, it remains a bridge between classic and modern naming trends.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 764
Texas 624
Illinois 398
Ohio 359
New York 348
Florida 268
Indiana 266
Missouri 240
Michigan 210
Pennsylvania 208

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Jeanna's Old French roots

📄 About the Name Jeanna

How Many People Have the Name Jeanna?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 8,251 people in the United States currently share the name Jeanna. That works out to roughly 1 in every 39,994 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Jeanna a Common or Rare Name?

Jeanna is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Jeanna Mean?

Jeanna means "God is gracious" and comes from Old French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Jeanna in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Jeanna Most Popular?

The name Jeanna reached peak popularity in 1970, with 299 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Jeanna?

Approximately 8,251 people named Jeanna live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 8,862. That works out to roughly 1 in 39,994 Americans.

Is Jeanna a rare name?

Jeanna is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 39,994 Americans has this name.

What does the name Jeanna mean?

Jeanna means "God is gracious" and comes from Old French origins.

Is Jeanna more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Jeanna are male and 100% are female.

When was Jeanna most popular?

Jeanna peaked in 1970 with 299 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US8,251
All-Time Births8,862
1 in X1 in 39,994
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age49
Peak Year1970
World Rank#45,352
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.