Is Joanie a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Joanie is commonly used as a Girl name.

How popular is Joanie?

It’s currently ranked #901 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

Joanie Girl

Popularity: #901 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationJOH-nee / ˈdʒoʊni

English; Hebrew; Irish

Meaning

English: God is gracious; Hebrew: God is gracious; Irish: diminutive of Joan

Historical & Cultural Background

Joanie is often considered a diminutive form of the name Joan. The name Joan has roots in both Hebrew and English, meaning 'God is gracious.' It gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the Middle Ages. Joanie has a cheerful and friendly connotation, often associated with warmth and approachability.

Trend Summary

Joanie has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, often peaking in the mid-20th century.

Variants

Joan
Joanna

International Variants

Giovanna (Italian)
Johanna (German)
Joanne (French)

Famous people named Joanie

Joanie Greggains is a fitness expert known for her work in health and wellness.

Joanie Sommers is a singer and actress recognized for her music career in the 1960s.

Joanie McBride is a notable American artist celebrated for her contributions to contemporary art.

Joanie Lauer, also known as Chyna, was a professional wrestler and actress known for her role in WWE.

Fictional characters named Joanie

Joanie Cunningham is a character from the television series 'Happy Days,' known for her role as the sister of Richie Cunningham.

Joanie is a character in the animated series 'The Magic School Bus,' serving as one of the students in Ms. Frizzle's class.

Sibling Suggestions

Jodie Jasmine Jordan Jenna Joy Jessica

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Joanie was first seen in the United States in 1931. Joanie has ranked as high as #903 nationally, which occurred in 1957, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio, North Carolina, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Joanie has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Joanie (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	8	100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1931	12
1932	9
1933	10
1934	12
1935	10
1937	8
1938	14
1939	15
1940	14
1941	27
1942	31
1943	17
1944	37
1945	25
1946	38
1947	47
1948	42
1949	27
1950	49
1951	50
1952	70
1953	93
1954	125
1955	165
1956	183
1957	209
1958	171
1959	183
1960	140
1961	168
1962	140
1963	140
1964	129
1965	109
1966	87
1967	90
1968	81
1969	66
1970	55
1971	53
1972	44
1973	32
1974	41
1975	74
1976	134
1977	120
1978	135
1979	133
1980	132
1981	130
1982	176
1983	129
1984	86
1985	68
1986	63
1987	62
1988	54
1989	46
1990	44
1991	32
1992	28
1993	26
1994	24
1995	22
1996	25
1997	17
1998	24
1999	15
2000	15
2001	16
2002	16
2003	12
2004	28
2005	12
2006	23
2007	17
2008	20
2009	25
2010	13
2011	15
2012	15
2013	26
2014	23
2015	24
2016	17
2017	27
2018	31
2019	42
2020	26
2021	37
2022	40
2023	50
2024	49