Declining since 1987, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Jonna since 1928
Babies named Jonna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 10 |
| 1930s | 49 |
| 1940s | 304 |
| 1950s | 528 |
| 1960s | 1,450 |
| 1970s | 1,053 |
| 1980s | 894 |
| 1990s | 656 |
| 2000s | 381 |
| 2010s | 188 |
| 2020s | 51 |
Meaning & origin
Jonna is a gentle Scandinavian name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1928. Its peak came in 1963, when it was more commonly chosen by parents drawn to its concise, melodic sound. Since 1987, its usage has been slowly declining; in 2025, it ranked 8,860th, with only about 1 in 146,115 newborn girls receiving the name. Jonna has not seen a revival, and it remains a relatively rare choice in the United States, mostly familiar through Swedish and Finnish heritage.
Jonna is a Scandinavian feminine form of John, which derives from the Hebrew Yochanan meaning 'Yahweh is gracious.' The name has been used in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark since the early 20th century, often as a variant of the Finnish Jonna or a short form of Johanna.
Where Jonna 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: Jo, Jonna-Bear
Sibling names for Jonna
Names that share Jonna's style, for a brother or sister.
