Declining since 1985, #6,116 for girls today.
Popularity of Jeanna since 1926
Babies named Jeanna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 27 |
| 1940s | 182 |
| 1950s | 726 |
| 1960s | 1,899 |
| 1970s | 2,359 |
| 1980s | 1,933 |
| 1990s | 920 |
| 2000s | 491 |
| 2010s | 231 |
| 2020s | 108 |
Meaning & origin
Jeanna first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1926 and climbed to its peak popularity in 1970, when it ranked highest among all years. Since 1985, the name has been on a steady decline, reflecting a broader shift away from John-derived feminine variants. Today, with a rank of 6,116 in 2025, it is given to roughly 1 in every 84,593 newborn girls. The name never achieved top-state concentration, but it saw modest use across the United States throughout the mid-20th century.
Jeanna is a variant of Jeana, itself a feminine form of John, derived from the Hebrew Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious'. The spelling Jeanna emerged in the United States in the early 20th century as a phonetic respelling of the more common Jean or Jeanne.
Where Jeanna is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jeannie
Sibling names for Jeanna
Names that share Jeanna's style, for a brother or sister.
