NAME PROFILE
Joanne
Joanne is a feminine given name derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious.' It embodies a sense of grace and kindness, often associated with strong, independent women who are nurturing and supportive.
Key Stats
| Total births | 212,474 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1947 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 21%CA — 21%TX — 20%IL — 19%PA — 19%
Notable People
Joanne Rowling (Author, *Harry Potter* series) · Joanne Woodward (Actress, *The Three Faces of Eve*) · Joanne Froggatt (Actress, *Downton Abbey*) · Joanne Kelly (Actress, *Warehouse 13*) · Joanne Harris (Author, *Chocolat*)
Nicknames & Diminutives
JoJoeyAnnie
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