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Joanne
Pronounced joh-AN /d͡ʒoʊ.ˈæn/Medium
Meaning: God is graciousMedium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
History & Origin
Built on the Hebrew sense 'God is gracious', Joanne came into English by way of Greek and French forms of John. It pairs the older Joan with an added syllable, a softening that became popular as a given name in its own right. Academy Award winner Joanne Woodward, honored for The Three Faces of Eve, is a well-known bearer.
The name shares a backbone with Joan and Joann, differing mainly in how the final sound is spelled out. Stretched and respelled cousins like Jonelle and Shavon show the same root taking very different shapes.
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Famous Bearers
- ★Joanne Woodward (1930–present)American actress, Academy Award winner for The Three Faces of Eve.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Joanne mean?
Joanne is a feminine form of John meaning 'God is gracious', from Hebrew Yochanan.
How do you pronounce Joanne?
It's commonly said joh-AN /d͡ʒoʊ.ˈæn/.
Is Joanne a boy or girl name?
In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Joanne is used as a girl name.
How popular is Joanne?
In 2024, Joanne ranked #2583 in the U.S. for girls, with 68 births recorded.