Jeanne
From French Jeanne, from Middle French Jehanne, from Medieval Latin Johanna, variant of Latin Ioanna under influence from Latin Iōhannēs, from Koine Greek Ἰωάννα…
Every Jeanne since 1880 — 163,609 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jeanne
Jeanne is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,601 in 2025 with 30 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 163,609 American babies have been named Jeanne. Its peak came in 1947, when 4,371 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1940s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jeanne stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jeanne year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 | #4,601 | — | — |
| 2024 | 33 | #4,327 | — | — |
| 2023 | 40 | #3,802 | — | — |
| 2022 | 31 | #4,521 | — | — |
| 2021 | 41 | #3,706 | — | — |
| 2020 | 40 | #3,708 | — | — |
| 2019 | 42 | #3,636 | — | — |
| 2018 | 47 | #3,369 | — | — |
| 2017 | 37 | #4,028 | — | — |
| 2016 | 36 | #4,124 | — | — |
| 2015 | 40 | #3,803 | — | — |
| 2014 | 35 | #4,215 | — | — |
| 2013 | 35 | #4,197 | — | — |
| 2012 | 42 | #3,744 | — | — |
| 2011 | 39 | #3,874 | — | — |
| 2010 | 40 | #3,856 | — | — |
| 2009 | 45 | #3,591 | — | — |
| 2008 | 47 | #3,505 | — | — |
| 2007 | 42 | #3,817 | — | — |
| 2006 | 48 | #3,390 | — | — |
| 2005 | 53 | #3,032 | — | — |
| 2004 | 68 | #2,493 | — | — |
| 2003 | 59 | #2,686 | — | — |
| 2002 | 72 | #2,277 | — | — |
| 2001 | 57 | #2,650 | — | — |
| 2000 | 76 | #2,133 | — | — |
| 1995 | 102 | #1,524 | — | — |
| 1990 | 195 | #964 | — | — |
| 1985 | 289 | #643 | — | — |
| 1980 | 419 | #493 | — | — |
| 1975 | 702 | #323 | — | — |
| 1970 | 1,582 | #204 | 7 | #4,027 |
| 1965 | 2,147 | #166 | — | — |
| 1960 | 3,505 | #129 | 6 | #3,841 |
| 1955 | 3,732 | #115 | — | — |
| 1950 | 3,736 | #95 | 5 | #3,936 |
| 1945 | 2,861 | #98 | 8 | #2,655 |
| 1940 | 1,927 | #129 | 13 | #2,033 |
| 1935 | 1,662 | #133 | 5 | #3,913 |
| 1930 | 2,720 | #92 | 9 | #2,885 |
| 1925 | 3,225 | #89 | 8 | #3,269 |
| 1920 | 2,279 | #114 | — | — |
| 1915 | 828 | #198 | — | — |
| 1910 | 220 | #257 | — | — |
| 1905 | 122 | #305 | — | — |
| 1900 | 76 | #384 | — | — |
| 1895 | 51 | #394 | — | — |
| 1890 | 30 | #480 | — | — |
| 1885 | 13 | #617 | — | — |
| 1880 | 12 | #507 | — | — |
Famous people named Jeanne
- Jeanne Calment Celebrity · 1875–1997
- Jeanne Baret Explorer · 1740–1807
- Jeanne d'Albret Nobleman · 1528–1572
- Jeanne Moreau Actor · 1928–2017
- Jeanne Hébuterne Painter · 1898–1920
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jeanne mean?
From French Jeanne, from Middle French Jehanne, from Medieval Latin Johanna, variant of Latin Ioanna under influence from Latin Iōhannēs, from Koine Greek Ἰωάννα (Iōánna), from Hebrew יוֹחָנָה (Yôḥānāh, literally “God is…
How popular is the name Jeanne in 2025?
Jeanne ranked #4,601 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 30 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jeanne?
163,609 babies have been named Jeanne in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jeanne most popular?
Jeanne peaked in 1947, when 4,371 newborns received the name.
Is Jeanne a boy or girl name?
Jeanne is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jeanne rising or falling?
Jeanne has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Jeanne?
Well-known people named Jeanne include Jeanne Calment (celebrity), Jeanne Baret (explorer), Jeanne d'Albret (nobleman).