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Jeanne

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Pronounced JEEN /ˈdʒin/Medium

Meaning: French feminine of Jean (John) — from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'; borne by Jeanne d'ArcHigh

In 30 seconds: Saintly and French: Jeanne is the French Joan/Jane — 'God is gracious' — borne by Jeanne d'Arc. Elegant, classic, and brave.
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Origin HighFrench, Hebrew
MeaningFrench feminine of Jean (John) — from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'; borne by Jeanne d'Arc
U.S. rank (2025)#4601 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births30 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1947
Total births (all-time)≈ 163,248

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 194718802025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jeanne is the French feminine of Jean (John) — from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'. Borne by Jeanne d'Arc (Joan of Arc), it's an elegant, historic classic.

In the U.S. it appears in French families and as a mid-century classic. Rare today, God-is-gracious at the root, and elegant.

Did you know? Jeanne d'Arc — Joan of Arc — bore this name: the French feminine of John, 'God is gracious'; it's elegant, historic, and saintly.
Overall data confidence 85%
Behind the Name — Jeanne — etymology

Variations

JeanJoanJeannie

Nicknames

Jeannie

Famous Bearers

  • ★Jeanne d'Arc (1412-1431)
    French military leader and Catholic saint who helped turn the tide of the Hundred Years' War
  • ★Jeanne Moreau (1928-2017)
    iconic French actress and director known for Jules and Jim and The Lovers
  • ★Jeanne Calment (1875-1997)
    French woman who holds the verified record for the longest confirmed human lifespan at 122 years
  • ★Jeanne Tripplehorn (1963-)
    American actress known for roles in Basic Instinct and the TV series Big Love

If you like Jeanne…

Jean— a fellow Jean- name
Joan— the English form
Jane— the English Jane
Raine— shares Jeanne's French roots
Anne— echoes that soft -ne sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jeanne mean?

Jeanne is the French feminine of John — 'God is gracious'.

How do you pronounce Jeanne?

It's said JEEN /ˈdʒin/ — a single syllable (the French way is closer to 'zhahn').

Is Jeanne a boy or girl name?

Jeanne is a girl's name.

How popular is Jeanne?

Jeanne is a rare name in the U.S. today.

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