Joanne

Joanne is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 68 girls in the United States.

Joanne at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/d͡ʒoʊn/

About the name Joanne

Joanne belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Joanne first appears in Social Security records in 1888. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #44 in 1935, and in 2024 68 babies received the name — 211,903 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Joanne in US records

First recorded (US)
1888
Best US rank
#44 in 1935
Peak year
1947
Babies named Joanne in 2024
68
Total since 1880
211,903

Joanne in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#168 in 1996
Babies named Joanne in 2025
17
Total since 1996
1,685

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Joanne mean?

The meaning of Joanne is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Joanne a boy or girl name?

Joanne is a girl name. In 2024, 68 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Joanne?

Joanne comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Joanne?

Joanne first appears in US records in 1888. Its best-ever ranking was #44 in 1935, and 68 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Joanne?

Joanne is pronounced /d͡ʒoʊn/ (IPA).

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.