Girls name · California
Joanna in California
Joanna was the 297th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 109 babies named Joanna that year. Since 1920, California families have named 18,608 babies Joanna.
Popularity over time
Joanna in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 5 | 531st |
| 1938 | 25 | 261st |
| 1953 | 42 | 377th |
| 1967 | 112 | 257th |
| 1982 | 318 | 113th |
| 1996 | 361 | 139th |
| 2011 | 182 | 237th |
| 2025 | 109 | 297th |
Its rank among girls names in California climbed from 531st in 1920 to 297th in 2025.
The most babies named Joanna in California in a single year was 635, in 1990. Its best showing was 61st among girls names in 1984.
Across the country, Joanna reached its best rank of 57th in New Mexico (1984). See Joanna in every state →
How popular is Joanna in California?
Joanna was the 297th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 109 babies named Joanna that year. Since 1920, California families have named 18,608 babies Joanna.
How many babies are named Joanna in California?
In 2025, 109 babies were named Joanna in California. The most babies named Joanna in California in a single year was 635, in 1990.
What is the rank of Joanna in California?
Joanna ranked 297th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 61st among girls names in 1984.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.