Holding steady.
Popularity of Jowanda since 1955
Babies named Jowanda per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 8 |
| 1960s | 26 |
| 1970s | 61 |
| 1980s | 19 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jowanda is a rare American given name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1955, reflecting the mid-20th century trend of creating novel feminine names by combining popular syllables. Its peak usage occurred in 1977, during the height of the 1970s, though it never entered the top 1000 names nationwide. The name's trajectory has remained stable, with very few births per year, and it has no strong association with any particular state. As a modern coinage, Jowanda represents a style of name that flourished in the latter half of the 20th century, blending elements from familiar names like Joanne and Wanda without a clear linguistic origin.
Jowanda first appears in U.S. records in the 1950s, with peak usage in the 1970s. It is likely a creative invention modeled on names like Joanne or Wanda, following a pattern of blending popular name elements. No established root or meaning has been identified.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jo, Jodi, Wanda
Sibling names for Jowanda
Names that share Jowanda's style, for a brother or sister.
