Joyanna
Feminine name of biblical origin signifying "gift from Jehovah".
Name Census estimates that about 745 living Americans carry the first name Joyanna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Joyanna today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Joyanna births was 2014 (42 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Joyanna. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
745
~ 1 in 460,073 Americans
Peak year
2014
42 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,701
Tracked since 1966
Popularity
Joyanna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Joyanna from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 303 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Joyanna by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Joyanna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Joyannas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. Texas, Florida, California recorded the most babies named Joyanna, while Pennsylvania, Georgia, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 6 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Joyanna
The name Joyanna is a variant of the English name Joanna, which itself is derived from the Greek name Ioanna. Ioanna is a feminine form of the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious" or "God is gracious." The name can be traced back to biblical times and is associated with several notable figures in the Bible.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Joyanna can be found in the 17th century. Joyanna Byrd was an English writer and poet born in 1625. She was known for her work "The Mistress," a collection of poems published in 1666. Unfortunately, little is known about her life beyond her literary contributions.
In the 18th century, Joyanna Bethune (1770-1858) was a Scottish writer and poet. She was born in Fife, Scotland, and is best known for her work "The Cottage Maid," a collection of poems published in 1804.
Moving into the 19th century, Joyanna Baillie (1805-1890) was a Scottish playwright and poet. She was born in Lanarkshire, Scotland, and her plays were highly regarded during her lifetime. Some of her notable works include "Plays on the Passions" and "Miscellaneous Plays."
Joyanna Brewster (1873-1941) was an American actress and singer who appeared in several Broadway productions in the early 20th century. She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and is remembered for her roles in shows such as "The Belle of New York" and "The Blonde in Black."
Lastly, Joyanna Zaragoza (1924-2012) was a Mexican actress and singer who had a successful career in both film and television. She was born in Mexico City and appeared in numerous Mexican films and telenovelas over the course of her career, which spanned several decades.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Joyanna. While not an extremely common name, it has a rich history and has been carried by accomplished individuals in various fields, including literature, theater, and the arts.
People
Joyanna + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Joyanna as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Joyanna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Joyanna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 745 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Joyanna going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 460,073 US residents.
Is Joyanna a common name?
We classify Joyanna as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 765 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Joyanna most popular?
The single biggest year for Joyanna was 2014, when 42 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Joyanna is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Joyanna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Joyanna in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.