Joni Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Joni is a diminutive of the Hebrew name Yonatan, meaning 'God has given'. It evolved from historical forms like Yonatan and Yoni into its modern form. The name is associated with creativity and gained popularity in the mid-20th century, particularly through famous figures in music and politics. There is no direct biblical relevance.
The name Joni is most popular in Iowa, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Joni has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Joni' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6773rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4170th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3737th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5257th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6076th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6521st out of 23106 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2061st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 316th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 447th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 744th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3313th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2613th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Joni' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Joni"
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒoʊni/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
Joni is a diminutive form of the Hebrew name Yonatan, which means 'God has given'. It is often considered a feminine form of the name John.
Meaning
God has given
Language Evolution
Yonatan, Yoni, Joni
Historical Usage
The name Joni gained popularity in the mid-20th century, especially in English-speaking countries, largely due to the fame of singer Joni Mitchell.
Variants & Derivatives
Joni, Joanie, Yoni
Modern Popularity & Image
Joni is perceived as a modern, artistic name often associated with creativity and individuality, largely due to its association with notable musicians.
Famous People
Joni Mitchell, Joni Ernst
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Joni"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Joni"
"Joni" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 6773rd of 6773 | 5 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 4170th of 7552 | 62 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3737th of 10718 | 122 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 5257th of 16616 | 133 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 6076th of 24088 | 195 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 6521st of 23106 | 153 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2061st of 9204 | 307 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 316th of 12526 | 15,226 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 447th of 19264 | 7,457 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 744th of 27321 | 4,168 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3313th of 35406 | 735 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2613th of 30306 | 809 |
Regional Popularity of "Joni" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
61.50% 2818th/4582 |
- | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
69.30% 2761st/3984 |
- | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Joni" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
85.64% 1324th/1546 |
70.89% 1103rd/1556 |
100.00% 2353rd/2353 |
81.71% 1264th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
10.42% 232nd/2227 |
15.51% 377th/2430 |
13.77% 393rd/2853 |
9.08% 252nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
11.85% 348th/2937 |
19.55% 681st/3483 |
12.28% 432nd/3518 |
11.75% 475th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
16.04% 591st/3685 |
29.79% 1333rd/4475 |
11.99% 623rd/5194 |
17.44% 1102nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
83.65% 3833rd/4582 |
- |
48.94% 3579th/7313 |
100.00% 7463rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
79.92% 3184th/3984 |
56.10% 2517th/4487 |
47.99% 3274th/6822 |
40.82% 2562nd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Joni"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Joni" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.