Jeanne Girl

Popularity: #918 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: zhahn //ʒɑːn//

Origin: French; Hebrew

Meaning: French: God is gracious; Hebrew: He will be gracious

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Jeanne is of French origin, derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious." This name passed through several linguistic transformations, first appearing in Greek as Ioannes, then in Latin as Johannes, before evolving into the Old French form Jehanne. The transition into English occurred during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, where it was adapted as Joan, with Jeanne remaining a prominent form in French-speaking regions.

Historically, Jeanne has been associated with several notable figures, the most prominent being Jeanne d'Arc, or Joan of Arc, who played a crucial role in the Hundred Years' War in the 15th century. Her canonization as a saint in the early 20th century further solidified the name's significance in both French and broader European history.

The name also appears in various literary and religious texts, including the Bible, where its root form, John, is frequently mentioned, contributing to its enduring legacy. Culturally, Jeanne carries connotations of strength and piety, often linked to themes of divine favor and grace.

The name has been celebrated in various works of art and literature, reinforcing its status as a symbol of courage and faith. Diminutive forms such as Jeannette have also emerged, reflecting the name's adaptability and continued resonance in different contexts.

Overall, Jeanne encapsulates a rich tapestry of linguistic evolution and historical significance, making it a name with deep cultural roots.

Famous people named Jeanne

In this section, you will find notable people named Jeanne. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Jeanne who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Jeanne who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Jeanne Moreau is an actress best known for Jules and Jim, The Lovers, and Diary of a Chambermaid.

Jeanne d'Arc is a historical figure best known for leading French troops during the Hundred Years' War.

Jeanne Calment is known for being the oldest verified person in history, living to 122 years old.

Fictional characters named Jeanne

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Jeanne is a fictional character from the video game series Fate/Apocrypha. She is a heroic spirit known as Jeanne d'Arc, who plays a pivotal role in the Holy Grail War.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Jeanne, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

JulietteJacquelineJosephineJasmineJanelleJocelyn

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Jeanne. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

JeanJoanJaneJennaJadeJoyceJolie

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jeanne was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Jeanne has ranked as high as #171 nationally, which occurred in 1947, and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, California, Illinois, and Massachusetts.

In the past 5 years the name Jeanne has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Jeanne is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Jeanne was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Jeanne.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 30 0 30
2024 33 0 33
2023 40 0 40
2022 31 0 31
2021 41 0 41
2020 40 0 40
2019 42 0 42
2018 47 0 47
2017 37 0 37
2016 36 0 36
2015 40 0 40
2014 35 0 35
2013 35 0 35
2012 42 0 42
2011 39 0 39
2010 40 0 40
2009 45 0 45
2008 47 0 47
2007 42 0 42
2006 48 0 48
2005 53 0 53
2004 68 0 68
2003 59 0 59
2002 72 0 72
2001 57 0 57
2000 76 0 76
1999 66 0 66
1998 95 0 95
1997 105 0 105
1996 100 0 100
1995 102 0 102
1994 108 0 108
1993 106 0 106
1992 122 0 122
1991 176 0 176
1990 195 0 195
1989 206 0 206
1988 211 0 211
1987 218 0 218
1986 232 0 232
1985 289 0 289
1984 300 0 300
1983 325 0 325
1982 412 0 412
1981 431 0 431
1980 419 0 419
1979 432 0 432
1978 488 0 488
1977 554 0 554
1976 562 5 557
1975 702 0 702
1974 825 0 825
1973 845 0 845
1972 950 5 945
1971 1,270 0 1,270
1970 1,589 7 1,582
1969 1,378 0 1,378
1968 1,424 0 1,424
1967 1,614 6 1,608
1966 1,872 6 1,866
1965 2,147 0 2,147
1964 2,479 12 2,467
1963 2,806 5 2,801
1962 3,025 12 3,013
1961 3,339 8 3,331
1960 3,511 6 3,505
1959 3,523 7 3,516
1958 3,614 5 3,609
1957 3,958 8 3,950
1956 3,921 11 3,910
1955 3,732 0 3,732
1954 3,777 7 3,770
1953 3,859 6 3,853
1952 3,834 7 3,827
1951 3,777 9 3,768
1950 3,741 5 3,736
1949 3,877 12 3,865
1948 3,797 8 3,789
1947 4,371 7 4,364
1946 4,052 7 4,045
1945 2,869 8 2,861
1944 2,505 10 2,495
1943 2,432 9 2,423
1942 2,288 0 2,288
1941 2,072 12 2,060
1940 1,940 13 1,927
1939 1,559 8 1,551
1938 1,557 5 1,552
1937 1,496 0 1,496
1936 1,541 7 1,534
1935 1,667 5 1,662
1934 1,774 11 1,763
1933 1,830 6 1,824
1932 2,138 7 2,131
1931 2,533 8 2,525
1930 2,729 9 2,720
1929 2,830 12 2,818
1928 2,887 8 2,879
1927 3,167 9 3,158
1926 3,071 8 3,063
1925 3,233 8 3,225
1924 3,155 5 3,150
1923 3,046 6 3,040
1922 2,922 5 2,917
1921 2,600 10 2,590
1920 2,279 0 2,279
1919 1,817 0 1,817
1918 1,846 0 1,846
1917 1,212 0 1,212
1916 1,050 0 1,050
1915 828 0 828
1914 611 0 611
1913 449 0 449
1912 347 0 347
1911 266 0 266
1910 220 0 220
1909 202 0 202
1908 154 0 154
1907 156 0 156
1906 119 0 119
1905 122 0 122
1904 109 0 109
1903 87 0 87
1902 77 0 77
1901 63 0 63
1900 76 0 76
1899 72 0 72
1898 58 0 58
1897 67 0 67
1896 49 0 49
1895 51 0 51
1894 43 0 43
1893 45 0 45
1892 28 0 28
1891 37 0 37
1890 30 0 30
1889 24 0 24
1888 19 0 19
1887 17 0 17
1886 22 0 22
1885 13 0 13
1884 18 0 18
1883 12 0 12
1882 12 0 12
1881 11 0 11
1880 12 0 12

Top States for Jeanne (2023)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
NY 10
100%