Holding steady.
Popularity of Johnella since 1916
Babies named Johnella per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1960, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Johnella's real moment was 1938.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 16 |
| 1930s | 34 |
| 1940s | 32 |
| 1950s | 26 |
| 1960s | 22 |
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Johnella is a rare feminine elaboration of John, first recorded in U.S. data in 1916. Its peak year was 1938, when it saw its highest usage, though it has never entered the top 1000 ranks and remains an uncommon choice. The name's trajectory is stable, with occasional births in recent decades. Johnella is part of a generation of '-ella' suffix names that were fashionable in the early 20th century, offering a distinctive yet familiar sound for parents seeking a name with classic roots.
Johnella is a feminization of John, typically formed by adding the suffix '-ella'. The name John itself derives from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning 'Yahweh is gracious'. Johnella first appeared in the United States in the early 20th century, reflecting a trend of creating feminine variants of male names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Johnnie, Nella, Ella
Variants: Johnelle
Sibling names for Johnella
Names that share Johnella's style, for a brother or sister.
