The nameJeanne
Jeanne is the French form of Joan. It was a top 100 American name after the war.
- Girl's name
- French
- Feast day
Meaning
Jeanne comes from Johanna, from the Hebrew Yohanan, "God is gracious".
Origin
French, from Hebrew.
History
In the United States Jeanne reached 83rd place in 1946.
Jeanne in other languages
Jeanne is the French feminine of Jean (John). It is Joan and Jane in English, Johanna in German, Giovanna in Italian, Juana in Spanish, Joana in Portuguese and Catalan, Joanna in Polish and Ivana in the Slavic languages.
Did you know?
- Joan of Arc is Jeanne d'Arc in French. She was 19 when she was burned at the stake in Rouen in 1431.
- The Frenchwoman Jeanne Calment, who died in 1997 at the age of 122, holds the record for the longest confirmed human lifespan.
Famous people named Jeanne
- Jeanne d'Arc, Joan of Arc
- Jeanne Moreau, actress
Popularity of the name Jeanne
Jeanne in the United States
Jeanne was most popular in the United States in the 1950s, with 37,736 births over the decade, 23% of all recorded babies named Jeanne. Its rise began around 1913, and it peaked in 1947. Half of all babies named Jeanne in the United States were born before 1948, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 37 births a year.
Jeanne in France
Jeanne was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 150,245 births over the decade, 26% of all recorded babies named Jeanne. Half of all babies named Jeanne in France were born before 1920, although it is popular again today. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 1,641 births a year.
Jeanne in Belgium
Jeanne in Switzerland
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Jeanne
Names from the same generation as Jeanne, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jeanne mean?
Jeanne comes from Johanna, from the Hebrew Yohanan, "God is gracious".
What is the origin of the name Jeanne?
French, from Hebrew.
Is Jeanne a girl's or a boy's name?
Jeanne is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Jeanne?
In 2024, Jeanne was the 4335th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 33 births.
What are the variants of the name Jeanne?
Variants and related names of Jeanne include Gianna, Giovanna, Hannelore, Ivana, Janine, Janique, Janna and Jean.
What are good sibling names for Jeanne?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Aline, Marguerite, Pauline and Nicolle for a sister, Armand, Jacques, Mathieu and Luc for a brother.
Who are famous people named Jeanne?
Jeanne d'Arc, Joan of Arc; Jeanne Moreau, actress.