Joanna Pearson

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Joanna Pearson — God is gracious
85K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Joanna Pearson is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Joanna is a feminine given name of Greek origin. Joanna is a feminine given name deriving from Koine Greek: Ἰωάννα, romanized: Iōanna from Hebrew: יוֹחָנָה, romanized: Yôḥānāh, lit. 'God is gracious'. Variants in English include Joan, Joann, Joanne, and Johanna. Other forms of the name in English are Jan, Jane, Janet, Janice, Jean, and Jeanne. The earliest recorded occurrence of the name Joanna, in Luke 8:3, refers to the disciple "Joanna the wife of Chuza," who was an associate of Mary Magdalene. The surname Pearson: Surname Aaron Pearson (born 1964), American football player Albie Pearson (1934–2023), American baseball player Alf Pearson (1910–2012), English variety performer Alister Pearson, British illustrator Allison Pearson (born 1960), British journalist April Pearson (born 1989), British actress Beatrice Pearson (1920–1986), American actress Bernard Pearson (born 1946), British potter Billy Pearson (1920–2002), American jockey Billy Pearson (footballer) (1921–2009), English footballer Bird M. Joanna is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 85K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Joanna reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Joanna

Meaning: God is gracious

Greek

Joanna is a feminine given name deriving from Koine Greek: Ἰωάννα, romanized: Iōanna from Hebrew: יוֹחָנָה, romanized: Yôḥānāh, lit. 'God is gracious'. Variants in English include Joan, Joann, Joanne, and Johanna. Other forms of the name in English are Jan, Jane, Janet, Janice, Jean, and Jeanne. The earliest recorded occurrence of the name Joanna, in Luke 8:3, refers to the disciple "Joanna the wife of Chuza," who was an associate of Mary Magdalene.

Surname: Pearson

English

Surname Aaron Pearson (born 1964), American football player Albie Pearson (1934–2023), American baseball player Alf Pearson (1910–2012), English variety performer Alister Pearson, British illustrator Allison Pearson (born 1960), British journalist April Pearson (born 1989), British actress Beatrice Pearson (1920–1986), American actress Bernard Pearson (born 1946), British potter Billy Pearson (1920–2002), American jockey Billy Pearson (footballer) (1921–2009), English footballer Bird M.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Joanna is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 13%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Joanna by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Joanna Pearson

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Joanna Pearson:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

2
Soul Urge Number

Cooperation and sensitivity. A diplomatic, gentle nature with strong empathy, thriving in partnerships and harmony.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Joanna?
The first name Joanna originates from Greek. Joanna is a feminine given name deriving from Koine Greek: Ἰωάννα, romanized: Iōanna from Hebrew: יוֹחָנָה, romanized: Yôḥānāh, lit. 'God is gracious'. Variants in English include Joan, Joann, Joanne, and Johanna. Other forms of the name in English are Jan, Jane, Janet, Janice, Jean, and Jeanne. The earliest recorded occurrence of the name Joanna, in Luke 8:3, refers to the disciple "Joanna the wife of Chuza," who was an associate of Mary Magdalene.
When was Joanna most popular?
The name Joanna reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Pearson?
The surname Pearson originates from English. Surname Aaron Pearson (born 1964), American football player Albie Pearson (1934–2023), American baseball player Alf Pearson (1910–2012), English variety performer Alister Pearson, British illustrator Allison Pearson (born 1960), British journalist April Pearson (born 1989), British actress Beatrice Pearson (1920–1986), American actress Bernard Pearson (born 1946), British potter Billy Pearson (1920–2002), American jockey Billy Pearson (footballer) (1921–2009), English footballer Bird M.
What are the origins of the name Joanna Pearson?
The name Joanna Pearson combines two different traditions: the first name Joanna has Greek roots, while the surname Pearson originates from English.
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