Joanne

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: God is Gracious; Gift of God

Background: The name Joanne originates from the Latin name 'Joanna,' which is derived from the Hebrew name 'Yochanan,' meaning 'God is gracious.' This name took on various forms in different languages, including French, and is often associated with grace and divine favor.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#185
Total births
212,407
Most popular decade
1940s (155,325 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-779 ranks)
Years in Top 100
31
First recorded year
1888

Gender usage

0.2% male 99.8% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1928
First year births
8
First year rank
#3,076
Peak year
1937
Peak year births
22
Peak rank
#1,444
Most recent year
1996
Recent year births
5
Recent rank
#9,014

Female

First year
1888
First year births
5
First year rank
#1,276
Peak year
1947
Peak year births
6,063
Peak rank
#56
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
68
Recent rank
#2,573

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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