Find out how popular the first name Jonna has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Jonna by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Jonna is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 9 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Jonna.

The history of the first name Jonna

The name Jonna has its origins in the Germanic languages, specifically Old Norse and Old Swedish. It is believed to have derived from the Old Norse name Jóhanna, which was a feminine form of the Hebrew name Yochanan or Johannes, meaning "Yahweh is gracious."

In the Middle Ages, Jonna was a popular name among Scandinavian populations, particularly in Sweden and Norway. The name's earliest recorded use dates back to the 13th century, where it appeared in various historical documents and records from the region.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name Jonna was Jonna Ingridsdotter, a Swedish noblewoman who lived in the late 14th century. She was married to Kristiern Nilsson, a prominent Swedish knight and military commander.

Another notable figure in history with the name Jonna was Jonna van Lalaing, a 15th-century Dutch noblewoman and patron of the arts. She was known for her patronage of the painter Hans Memling and commissioned several works from him, including the famous "Diptych of Maarten van Nieuwenhove."

In the 16th century, Jonna Eriksdotter Gyllenstierna was a Swedish noblewoman and landowner. She played a significant role in the Swedish Reformation, supporting the Protestant cause and helping to establish Lutheran churches on her estates.

Moving into the 17th century, Jonna Petronella Grevesmöhlen was a Swedish writer and poet. She published several collections of poetry and was renowned for her lyrical and introspective works.

In more recent times, Jonna Sundling, born in 1994, is a Swedish cross-country skier who has won multiple medals in the Winter Olympics and World Cup events. Her accomplishments have contributed to the continued popularity of the name Jonna in Scandinavia.

While the name Jonna has its roots in the Germanic languages and was particularly prevalent in Scandinavia during the Middle Ages and beyond, it has also gained recognition and usage in other parts of the world over time, though its origins can be traced back to the Old Norse and Old Swedish forms.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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