Joanne Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationjo-AN / dʒoʊˈænHebrew; French
Meaning
Hebrew: God is gracious; French: feminine form of John
Historical & Cultural Background
Joanne is derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning 'God is gracious.' It has been used in various cultures, particularly in French-speaking regions, where it is often considered a feminine name. In English-speaking countries, it has been adopted as a feminine name but can also be used for boys. The name has historical significance due to its association with several saints and biblical figures.
Trend Summary
Joanne has seen a decline in popularity in the United States over recent decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Joan
- Joanne
International Variants
- Giovanna (Italian)
- Juana (Spanish)
- Johanna (German)
Famous people named Joanne
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Fictional characters named Joanne
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Joanne was first seen in the United States in 1928. Joanne has ranked as high as #850 nationally, which occurred in 1937, and has been most popular in Massachusetts, New York, and California. In the past 5 years the name Joanne has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Joanne (1948)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1928 | 8 |
| 1930 | 10 |
| 1931 | 11 |
| 1932 | 12 |
| 1933 | 15 |
| 1934 | 19 |
| 1935 | 18 |
| 1936 | 17 |
| 1937 | 22 |
| 1938 | 12 |
| 1939 | 19 |
| 1940 | 17 |
| 1941 | 8 |
| 1942 | 21 |
| 1943 | 11 |
| 1944 | 11 |
| 1945 | 16 |
| 1946 | 5 |
| 1947 | 11 |
| 1948 | 12 |
| 1949 | 9 |
| 1950 | 6 |
| 1952 | 8 |
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1955 | 12 |
| 1956 | 7 |
| 1957 | 13 |
| 1958 | 10 |
| 1959 | 10 |
| 1960 | 9 |
| 1962 | 12 |
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1964 | 7 |
| 1965 | 11 |
| 1966 | 9 |
| 1967 | 9 |
| 1968 | 11 |
| 1969 | 9 |
| 1970 | 10 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1996 | 5 |