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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Joanne — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Joannah|Joannie
HebrewGirl↓ Declining

Joanne

joh-AN · 2 syllables

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Girl
#2583
↓ Declining
#2583
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 21
Peak rank
#2306 in 2022
5yr change
-52 ranks
Birth frequency
1.9 per 100,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #2583 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Hebrew girl names
Joanne

Popularity score: 21  ·  SSA Rank: #2583

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
12
Higher than 12% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Declining
-52 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
5 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
BiblicalHebrew RootReligiousClassicFeminine2-syllableVintageMid-century PeakGrace-themedSaint NameTraditional
Character
quiet strengthpractical wisdomsteadfast loyaltycompassionate grace
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Joannes

imaginativetalentedversatileintensededicated
STRONG
High confidence

Joanne is a Hebrew girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #2583 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Declining · -52 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#2583 · very rare
Joanne at a Glance
Meaning:God is gracious. Biblical name combining Jo (short for Jehovah) with Anne, traditionally associated with Saint Anne, mother of Mary.
Language root:Hebrew · French · English
Peak rank:#2306 in 2022
5yr change:-52 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Joanne Woodward
Actress
Joanne Harris
Author
Similar Sound
Joan◈JoannaJulianneJoleneJoelle◈
Similar Style
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Joanne illustration
Name Intelligence
Joanne · Overview
Summary

Joanne is a Hebrew girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #2583 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 7/100 → Stable

Strengths
Classic · Religious character
Joanne carries a warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 52 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
joanne.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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