How Many People Are Named Joannah?

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

Joannah
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Joannah, a very rare female name, is held by just 419 people in the US today, making up 1 in 787,536 Americans. The majority of those named Joannah are under 30, giving it a modern twist.

~419
Living in US
1 in 787,536
Americans
2018
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Hannah
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Innovative Determined
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion, empathy, and humanitarianism.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,528
Worldwide Bearers
#146,689
Global Rank
🇵🇭 Philippines
638
🇱🇷 Liberia
490
🇺🇸 United States
357
🇲🇼 Malawi
254
🇳🇬 Nigeria
190
🇬🇧 England
172
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
84
🇿🇦 South Africa
67
🇨🇦 Canada
43
🇺🇬 Uganda
37

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
419 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 28
250
Would be under 30 (58%)
168
Would be 30–60 (39%)
12
Would be over 60 (3%)

All 430 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: 2018

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
78
Classic Feel
15
Modern Appeal
100
International
90

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

📜 Joannah Through the Generations

Joannah saw its peak popularity in 2018 with 15 births, reflecting a newer generation's embrace of unique names. Today, the average age of people named Joannah is 28, with 250 under 30, 168 between 30 and 60, and only 12 over 60. This distribution underscores its status as a contemporary choice, with a stable trend over recent years.

✨ Similar Names to Joannah

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Joannah's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Joannah

How Many People Have the Name Joannah?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 419 people in the United States currently share the name Joannah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 787,536 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Joannah a Common or Rare Name?

Joannah 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 Joannah Mean?

Joannah means "creative variant of Hannah" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Joannah Most Popular?

The name Joannah reached peak popularity in 2018, with 15 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Joannah?

Approximately 419 people named Joannah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 430. That works out to roughly 1 in 787,536 Americans.

Is Joannah a rare name?

Joannah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 787,536 Americans has this name.

What does the name Joannah mean?

Joannah means "creative variant of Hannah" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Joannah more male or female?

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

When was Joannah most popular?

Joannah peaked in 2018 with 15 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US419
All-Time Births430
1 in X1 in 787,536
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age28
Peak Year2018
World Rank#146,689
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.