How Many People Are Named Joetta?

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

Joetta
Very Rare
Greek

Joetta is a rare name with Greek origins, meaning 'supplanter.' Only 2,492 people in the US today carry this name, making up just 1 in 132,406 Americans. The majority of Joettas are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1954.

~2,492
Living in US
1 in 132,406
Americans
1954
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Supplanter
🌐
Origin
Greek
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Determined Resilient
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,492
Worldwide Bearers
#84,333
Global Rank
🇿🇦 South Africa
1
🇯🇵 Japan
1
🇮🇪 Ireland
1
🇬🇭 Ghana
1
🇨🇴 Colombia
1
🇧🇷 Brazil
1
🇦🇺 Australia
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
2,492 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 71
85
Would be under 30 (2%)
793
Would be 30–60 (22%)
2,675
Would be over 60 (75%)

All 3,553 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: 1954

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
94
Classic Feel
67
Modern Appeal
33
International
5

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

📜 Joetta Through the Generations

Joetta, a name rooted in ancient Greek, has seen a steady presence throughout the decades but peaked in 1954 with 111 births. Today, the name's bearers are predominantly older, with 75% being over 60 years old. This age skew paints a picture of a name that was once popular among a specific generation, now cherished by those who grew up with it.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Kentucky 244
Indiana 161
Ohio 143
Missouri 138
California 132
Texas 113
West Virginia 110
Oklahoma 81
Pennsylvania 62
Illinois 47

✨ Similar Names to Joetta

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Joetta's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Joetta

How Many People Have the Name Joetta?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,492 people in the United States currently share the name Joetta. That works out to roughly 1 in every 132,406 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Joetta a Common or Rare Name?

Joetta 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 Joetta Mean?

Joetta means "supplanter" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Joetta Most Popular?

The name Joetta reached peak popularity in 1954, with 111 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 Joetta?

Approximately 2,492 people named Joetta live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,553. That works out to roughly 1 in 132,406 Americans.

Is Joetta a rare name?

Joetta is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 132,406 Americans has this name.

What does the name Joetta mean?

Joetta means "supplanter" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Joetta more male or female?

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

When was Joetta most popular?

Joetta peaked in 1954 with 111 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 US2,492
All-Time Births3,553
1 in X1 in 132,406
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age71
Peak Year1954
World Rank#84,333
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.