Joanie
From Joan + -ie. Doublet of Ivanka, Jan, Janelle, Janet, Janey, Janine, Jeanette, Jeanie, Jeannette, Jeannine, Jen, Jenna, Jenny, Jessy, Jo, Jody, Juanita, Shanae…
Every Joanie since 1931 — 5,549 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Joanie
Joanie is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,731 in 2025 with 63 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1931, 5,549 American babies have been named Joanie. Its peak came in 1957, when 209 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
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 Joanie stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Joanie year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 63 | #2,731 |
| 2024 | 49 | #3,253 |
| 2023 | 50 | #3,247 |
| 2022 | 40 | #3,794 |
| 2021 | 37 | #3,971 |
| 2020 | 26 | #4,943 |
| 2019 | 42 | #3,639 |
| 2018 | 31 | #4,503 |
| 2017 | 27 | #4,988 |
| 2016 | 17 | #7,051 |
| 2015 | 24 | #5,559 |
| 2014 | 23 | #5,706 |
| 2013 | 26 | #5,207 |
| 2012 | 15 | #8,002 |
| 2011 | 15 | #7,969 |
| 2010 | 13 | #8,946 |
| 2009 | 25 | #5,615 |
| 2008 | 20 | #6,675 |
| 2007 | 17 | #7,555 |
| 2006 | 23 | #5,807 |
| 2005 | 12 | #9,137 |
| 2004 | 28 | #4,762 |
| 2003 | 12 | #8,755 |
| 2002 | 16 | #6,860 |
| 2001 | 16 | #6,779 |
| 2000 | 15 | #6,963 |
| 1995 | 22 | #4,590 |
| 1990 | 44 | #2,665 |
| 1985 | 68 | #1,695 |
| 1980 | 132 | #1,071 |
| 1975 | 74 | #1,419 |
| 1970 | 55 | #1,688 |
| 1965 | 109 | #996 |
| 1960 | 140 | #880 |
| 1955 | 165 | #739 |
| 1950 | 49 | #1,307 |
| 1945 | 25 | #1,677 |
| 1940 | 14 | #2,242 |
| 1935 | 10 | #2,829 |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
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| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Joanie mean?
From Joan + -ie. Doublet of Ivanka, Jan, Janelle, Janet, Janey, Janine, Jeanette, Jeanie, Jeannette, Jeannine, Jen, Jenna, Jenny, Jessy, Jo, Jody, Juanita, Shanae, Sinead, and Vanna.
How popular is the name Joanie in 2025?
Joanie ranked #2,731 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 63 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Joanie?
5,549 babies have been named Joanie in the United States since 1931, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Joanie most popular?
Joanie peaked in 1957, when 209 newborns received the name.
Is Joanie a boy or girl name?
Joanie is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Joanie rising or falling?
Joanie is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.