Declining since 2022, #6,803 for boys today.
Popularity of Ioane since 1975
Babies named Ioane per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 7 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 35 |
| 2010s | 50 |
| 2020s | 106 |
Meaning & origin
Ioane is the Georgian equivalent of John, a name with deep biblical roots. In the United States, it has been recorded since 1975 but remains rare, reaching its peak rank of 6,803 in 2025 with roughly 1 in 142,340 boys receiving the name. Its popularity has been falling since 2022, though it peaked in 2021. The name has not been associated with any top states or notable bearers in available data, making it a distinctive choice for families with Georgian heritage or an appreciation for cross-cultural biblical names.
Ioane is the Georgian form of John, derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious.' It has been used in Georgia since the introduction of Christianity and appears in the Georgian Orthodox tradition. The name is less common internationally but remains a standard Georgian given name.
“Ioane” around the world
Where Ioane lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for Ioane
Names that share Ioane's style, for a brother or sister.
