How Many People Are Named Joni?

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

Joni
Very Rare
Hebrew

Joni means 'God is gracious' and it's very rare, with only 1 in 12,593 Americans having this name. That's just 26,205 people in the US today, making it stand out even more.

~26,205
Living in US
1 in 12,593
Americans
1956
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
God is gracious
🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Gracious Compassionate Kind
3
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 3 are known for their creativity and ability to inspire others.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

26,205
Worldwide Bearers
#4,176
Global Rank
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
1,399
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
1,156
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan
1,087
🇦🇴 Angola
1,080
🇳🇱 Netherlands
792
🇷🇺 Russia
606
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
571
🇿🇦 South Africa
555
🇲🇾 Malaysia
517
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
505

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
626 (2%)
♀ Female
25,579 (98%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 57
1,892
Would be under 30 (6%)
11,154
Would be 30–60 (38%)
16,326
Would be over 60 (56%)

All 29,372 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: 1956

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
66
Modern Appeal
34
International
5

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

📜 Joni Through the Generations

Joni reached its peak popularity in 1956 when 1,584 babies were given this name. Today, most people named Joni are over 60, with 56% falling into this age group, giving the name a distinctly older feel. The trend shows Joni is rising again, bridging classic and modern tastes.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 2,294
Texas 1,770
Ohio 1,731
Pennsylvania 1,302
Indiana 1,234
Iowa 1,094
Michigan 1,091
Illinois 1,073
New York 920
Minnesota 866

⭐ Famous People Named Joni

Joni is a unisex given name. Notable people with the name include:Joni Adamson, American literary theorist Joni Albrecht, American politician Joni Aho, Finnish football right-back Joni Anwar, Thai singer and actor Joni Ayton-Kent, British actress Joni Brandão, Portuguese cyclist Joni Cotten, American curler Joni Craighead, American politician Joni Cutler, American politician Joni Eareckson Tada, American author and Christian ministry founder Joni Evans, American book publisher Joni Ernst, American senator from Iowa Joni Fuller, English musician Joni Van Ryck De Groot, Jamaican tennis player Jo…

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Joni

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Joni's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Joni

How Many People Have the Name Joni?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 26,205 people in the United States currently share the name Joni. That works out to roughly 1 in every 12,593 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Joni a Common or Rare Name?

Joni 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 Joni Mean?

Joni means "God is gracious" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Joni in SSA data, approximately 2% are male and 98% are female.

When Was Joni Most Popular?

The name Joni reached peak popularity in 1956, with 1,584 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Joni?

Approximately 26,205 people named Joni live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 29,372. That works out to roughly 1 in 12,593 Americans.

Is Joni a rare name?

Joni is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 12,593 Americans has this name.

What does the name Joni mean?

Joni means "God is gracious" and comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Joni more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 2% of people named Joni are male and 98% are female.

When was Joni most popular?

Joni peaked in 1956 with 1,584 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US26,205
All-Time Births29,372
1 in X1 in 12,593
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age57
Peak Year1956
World Rank#4,176
Male %2%
Female %98%

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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.