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Johanne
How to Pronounce Johanne
Pronounced yoh-HAH-nuh /joʊˈhɑː.nə/Medium
Meaning: Johanne is the Danish, Norwegian and French feminine form of John, ultimately from Hebrew Yohanan, 'Yahweh is gracious' or 'God is gracious'; it reached American records with Scandinavian and French immigrant families.Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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
Johanne is a feminine form of John used in Denmark, Norway and France, tracing back through Johanna to the Hebrew Yohanan, 'God is gracious'. In the United States it appeared chiefly among Scandinavian and French-heritage families rather than in the mainstream.
It was never common here, peaking around 1939 at only a few dozen girls a year and lingering thinly for decades. English speakers often stumble on its spelling, giving it a distinctly European air; it has not been part of the recent vintage revival.
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What does the name Johanne mean?
Johanne is a feminine form of John, from Hebrew Yohanan, meaning 'God is gracious'.
How do you pronounce Johanne?
It's said yoh-HAH-nuh /joʊˈhɑː.nə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Johanne a boy or girl name?
Johanne is used as a girl's name, the feminine form of John.
How popular is Johanne?
Johanne has always been rare in the U.S., seen mostly among Scandinavian and French-heritage families.