Name comparison · girl names
Joanna vs. Josephine
In 2025, Josephine leads at #53 among U.S. girls' names, with Joanna at #306. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Joanna | Josephine |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Falling | Comeback |
| 2025 rank | #306 | #53 |
| Babies in 2025 | 997 | 4,126 |
| All-time peak | #88 in 1984 | #21 in 1916 |
| Uniqueness score | 34 / 100 | 17 / 100 |
| Strongest state | Hawaii (#92) | Vermont (#11) |