Joanne
Joanne: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /d͡ʒoʊn/ · /ʒoʊn/
Meaning and origin of Joanne
- A female given name from French.
- A female given name.
Etymology
From Old French Joanne, from Latin Joanna, from Koine Greek Ἰωάννα (Iōánna), from Hebrew יוֹחָנָה (Yôḥānāh, literally “God is gracious”), the feminized form of יְהוֹחָנָן (Yəhōḥānān) which produced John and its many doublets. Doublet of Ivana, Jana, Jane, Janice, Janis, Jean, Jeanne, Jen, Joan, Joanna, Johanna, Juana, Shavonne, Sian, Siobhan, Shane, Shaun, Shauna, and Sheena.
How popular is Joanne?
Since 1880, 211,970 girls and 504 boys in the U.S. have been named Joanne (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #44 in 1935. Its highest rank for boys was #1472 in 1937. In 2025, 66 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Joanne
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Sibling name ideas for Joanne
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Joanne FAQ
What does the name Joanne mean?
A female given name from French. A female given name. From Old French Joanne, from Latin Joanna, from Koine Greek Ἰωάννα (Iōánna), from Hebrew יוֹחָנָה (Yôḥānāh, literally “God is gracious”), the feminized form of יְהוֹחָנָן (Yəhōḥānān) which produced John and its many doublets. Doublet of Ivana, Jana, Jane, Janice, Janis, Jean, Jeanne, Jen, Joan, Joanna, Johanna, Juana, Shavonne, Sian, Siobhan, Shane, Shaun, Shauna, and Sheena.
What is the origin of the name Joanne?
Joanne is listed as a name of French origin.
How popular is the name Joanne?
Since 1880, 211,970 girls and 504 boys in the U.S. have been named Joanne (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #44 in 1935. Its highest rank for boys was #1472 in 1937. In 2025, 66 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Joanne a boy or girl name?
Joanne is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 211,970 girls and 504 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.