The nameJosianne
Josianne is a spelling of Josiane, a French girl's name very common in the mid 20th century.
- Girl's name
- French
Meaning
Josiane is linked to Josse, a name of Breton origin, or seen as a derivative of Joséphine.
Origin
French. The double n spelling is rarer than Josiane.
History
Josianne peaked in the late 1940s, like Josiane, then almost disappeared.
Popularity of the name Josianne
Josianne in France
Josianne was most popular in France in the 1940s, with 1,550 births over the decade, 37% of all recorded babies named Josianne. Its rise began around 1924, and it peaked in 1948. Half of all babies named Josianne in France were born before 1946, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Josianne in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Josianne mean?
Josiane is linked to Josse, a name of Breton origin, or seen as a derivative of Joséphine.
What is the origin of the name Josianne?
French. The double n spelling is rarer than Josiane.
Is Josianne a girl's or a boy's name?
Josianne is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Josianne?
Variants and related names of Josianne include Josephine.