The nameJoanne
Joanne is an English form of Jeanne (Joan). It has been given in France since the early 20th century.
- Girl's name
- English
- Feast day
Meaning
Joanne comes from the Hebrew Yohanan, "God is gracious".
Origin
English, through the Old French Johanne.
History
Joanne peaked in France in the late 1980s and came back a little in the 2010s.
Popularity of the name Joanne
Joanne in France
670thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
1988peak year (110 births)
3,465babies named Joanne in France since 1900
Joanne was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 760 births over the decade, 22% of all recorded babies named Joanne. Its rise began around 1956, and it peaked in 1988. Half of all babies named Joanne in France were born before 1994. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 58 births a year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Joanne mean?
Joanne comes from the Hebrew Yohanan, "God is gracious".
What is the origin of the name Joanne?
English, through the Old French Johanne.
Is Joanne a girl's or a boy's name?
Joanne is a girl's name.