How Many People Are Named Johnita?

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

Johnita
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Johnita is a very rare female name, with only 490 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 673,813 Americans. The majority of those named Johnita are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1965.

~490
Living in US
1 in 673,813
Americans
1965
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Ayla
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Determined Innovative
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 symbolizes freedom, adventure, and versatility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

849
Worldwide Bearers
#279,817
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
708
🇵🇭 Philippines
34
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
34
🇿🇦 South Africa
30
🇮🇳 India
14
🇲🇾 Malaysia
6
🇨🇦 Canada
4
🇦🇺 Australia
2
🇺🇬 Uganda
2
🇬🇧 England
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
490 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 59
5
Would be under 30 (1%)
302
Would be 30–60 (52%)
269
Would be over 60 (47%)

All 576 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: 1965

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
82
Classic Feel
52
Modern Appeal
48
International
81

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

📜 Johnita Through the Generations

Johnita has seen a stable presence through the decades, peaking in 1965 with 21 births. Today, the name is predominantly held by older individuals, with 47% being over 60 years old. This distribution suggests a strong connection to mid-20th century naming trends, though it remains a niche choice, ranking at 279,817 globally among names.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Alabama 6
Texas 5

✨ Similar Names to Johnita

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Johnita's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Johnita

How Many People Have the Name Johnita?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 490 people in the United States currently share the name Johnita. That works out to roughly 1 in every 673,813 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Johnita a Common or Rare Name?

Johnita 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 Johnita Mean?

Johnita means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Johnita Most Popular?

The name Johnita reached peak popularity in 1965, with 21 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 Johnita?

Approximately 490 people named Johnita live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 576. That works out to roughly 1 in 673,813 Americans.

Is Johnita a rare name?

Johnita is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 673,813 Americans has this name.

What does the name Johnita mean?

Johnita means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Johnita more male or female?

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

When was Johnita most popular?

Johnita peaked in 1965 with 21 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 US490
All-Time Births576
1 in X1 in 673,813
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age59
Peak Year1965
World Rank#279,817
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.