Joanne

Meaning of Joanne

Joanne means "God is gracious." It's the feminine form of John, so it carries the same religious meaning.

Joanne has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Joanne

After ranking as high as #943 in 2000, Joanne has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Joanne

• Joanne Rowling
  Harry Potter author
• Joan Rivers
  Comedian and television host
• Joan Baez
  Folk singer, activist
• Joan Collins
  English actress, author
• Joanne Froggatt
  English actress

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Questions about the name Joanne

What does the name Joanne mean?

Joanne means joanne means "god is gracious." it's the feminine form of john, so it carries the same religious meaning, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Joanne a boy's or a girl's name?

Joanne is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Joanne?

Joanne did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Joanne most popular?

Joanne peaked at #943 in 2000.