Is Joni a boy's or girl's name?

Joni is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 670 recorded births.

When was Joni most popular?

Joni reached its peak popularity in 1956 with 1,576 births that year. It is currently ranked #1882 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Joni?

Joni is currently ranked #1882 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 28,702 babies since 1930.

Joni

An uncommon Hebrew pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's name| Also boysHebrewRising fast Also a pet name

#1882▲ 395in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A female given name.

Joni is a girl's and boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, a diminutive of Joan or Joanna, from the Hebrew Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious.' Singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell — one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century — transformed this friendly nickname into a name synonymous with poetic genius and emotional depth.

Over 28,700 U.S. births are recorded. Joni has the easygoing warmth of a name that belongs to someone creative and spirited — it's impossible to say without smiling a little.

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Popularity Over Time

Joni climbed 2334 spots in the last 20 years — from #4216 to #1882.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Joni
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	433	#2180	▼
2010s	488	#3470	▲
2000s	463	#3424	▼
1990s	919	#1847	▼
1980s	4,166	#576	—
1970s	4,213	#496	▼
1960s	8,274	#350	▼
1950s	9,218	#513	▲
1940s	435	#1299	▲
1930s	93	#3003	—

Year-by-Year Data

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Year-by-year popularity data for the name Joni
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	106	#1882	+25 (30.9%)
2023	81	#2277	-4 (-4.7%)
2022	85	#2217	+5 (6.3%)
2021	80	#2297	-1 (-1.2%)
2020	81	#2229	+15 (22.7%)
2019	66	#2637	+4 (6.5%)
2018	62	#2764	+4 (6.9%)
2017	58	#2883	-4 (-6.5%)
2016	62	#2780	+15 (31.9%)
2015	47	#3407	-3 (-6.0%)
2014	50	#3250	+19 (61.3%)
2013	31	#4582	-16 (-34.0%)
2012	47	#3437	+13 (38.2%)
2011	34	#4294	+3 (9.7%)
2010	31	#4666	-12 (-27.9%)
2009	43	#3702	0
2008	43	#3741	+6 (16.2%)
2007	37	#4163	-7 (-15.9%)
2006	44	#3588	+8 (22.2%)
2005	36	#3989	+3 (9.1%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Joni as a Boy's Name

While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Joni has also been given to 670 boys in the U.S. since 1942.

#5309

Current rank

670

Total births

2016

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Joni be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Joni is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #1882. As a boy's name, it ranks #5309.

Joni has two lives

Joni, the baby name

#1882girls

28,702 babies

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1930–2024) · Methodology