Joanne
From Old French Joanne, from Latin Joanna, from Koine Greek Ἰωάννα (Iōánna), from Hebrew יוֹחָנָה (Yôḥānāh, literally “God is gracious”), the feminized form of…
Every Joanne since 1888 — 212,474 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Joanne
Joanne is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,630 in 2025 with 66 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1888, 212,474 American babies have been named Joanne. Its peak came in 1947, when 6,073 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 Joanne stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Joanne 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 | 66 | #2,630 | — | — |
| 2024 | 68 | #2,597 | — | — |
| 2023 | 70 | #2,534 | — | — |
| 2022 | 81 | #2,308 | — | — |
| 2021 | 70 | #2,521 | — | — |
| 2020 | 72 | #2,428 | — | — |
| 2019 | 99 | #1,965 | — | — |
| 2018 | 90 | #2,123 | — | — |
| 2017 | 109 | #1,870 | — | — |
| 2016 | 95 | #2,073 | — | — |
| 2015 | 98 | #2,020 | — | — |
| 2014 | 114 | #1,800 | — | — |
| 2013 | 95 | #2,040 | — | — |
| 2012 | 102 | #1,932 | — | — |
| 2011 | 93 | #2,076 | — | — |
| 2010 | 103 | #1,951 | — | — |
| 2009 | 110 | #1,907 | — | — |
| 2008 | 129 | #1,724 | — | — |
| 2007 | 149 | #1,541 | — | — |
| 2006 | 141 | #1,550 | — | — |
| 2005 | 148 | #1,439 | — | — |
| 2004 | 184 | #1,214 | — | — |
| 2003 | 177 | #1,206 | — | — |
| 2002 | 174 | #1,183 | — | — |
| 2001 | 188 | #1,124 | — | — |
| 2000 | 226 | #944 | — | — |
| 1995 | 274 | #745 | — | — |
| 1990 | 418 | #562 | 5 | #8,747 |
| 1985 | 525 | #420 | 7 | #5,423 |
| 1980 | 702 | #344 | — | — |
| 1975 | 1,137 | #217 | 6 | #5,100 |
| 1970 | 1,954 | #170 | 10 | #3,169 |
| 1965 | 3,148 | #121 | 11 | #2,544 |
| 1960 | 4,875 | #99 | 9 | #2,966 |
| 1955 | 4,987 | #88 | 12 | #2,364 |
| 1950 | 5,491 | #67 | 6 | #3,495 |
| 1945 | 4,618 | #53 | 16 | #1,731 |
| 1940 | 4,418 | #54 | 17 | #1,714 |
| 1935 | 4,565 | #44 | 18 | #1,686 |
| 1930 | 3,154 | #81 | 10 | #2,696 |
| 1925 | 636 | #262 | — | — |
| 1920 | 208 | #471 | — | — |
| 1915 | 84 | #727 | — | — |
| 1910 | 28 | #822 | — | — |
| 1905 | 14 | #1,036 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | 5 | #1,711 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Joanne
- Joanne Woodward Actor · b. 1930
- Joanne Dru Actor · 1922–1996
- Joanne Whalley Actor · b. 1961
- Joanne Harris Writer · b. 1964
- Joanne Froggatt Actor · b. 1980
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Joanne mean?
From Old French Joanne, from Latin Joanna, from Koine Greek Ἰωάννα (Iōánna), from Hebrew יוֹחָנָה (Yôḥānāh, literally “God is gracious”), the feminized form of יְהוֹחָנָן (Yəhōḥānān) which produced John and its many doublets.
How popular is the name Joanne in 2025?
Joanne ranked #2,630 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 66 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Joanne?
212,474 babies have been named Joanne in the United States since 1888, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Joanne most popular?
Joanne peaked in 1947, when 6,073 newborns received the name.
Is Joanne a boy or girl name?
Joanne is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Joanne rising or falling?
Joanne is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Joanne?
Well-known people named Joanne include Joanne Woodward (actor), Joanne Dru (actor), Joanne Whalley (actor).