Declining since 1985, #4,546 for girls today.
Popularity of Jeanne since 1880
Babies named Jeanne per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1947, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Jeanne's real moment was 1925.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 160 |
| 1890s | 480 |
| 1900s | 1,165 |
| 1910s | 8,646 |
| 1920s | 29,119 |
| 1930s | 18,758 |
| 1940s | 30,117 |
| 1950s | 37,671 |
| 1960s | 23,540 |
| 1970s | 8,200 |
| 1980s | 3,043 |
| 1990s | 1,175 |
| 2000s | 567 |
| 2010s | 393 |
| 2020s | 215 |
Meaning & origin
Jeanne is a classic French feminine name with roots in the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious.' It first appeared in U.S. records in 1880 and reached its peak popularity in 1925, when it ranked among the top choices for girls. Since 1985, however, its usage has steadily declined, reflecting a broader shift away from traditional French names. In 2025, the name ranked 4,546, with a 1-in-53,576 incidence. Jeanne has retained a dignified, understated charm, often associated with strength and grace due to its most famous bearer, Joan of Arc. Its anglicized spelling and pronunciation have made it accessible to English speakers while preserving its French heritage.
Jeanne is the French feminine form of Jean, derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious.' It has been used in France since the Middle Ages, most famously borne by Joan of Arc (Jeanne d'Arc). The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries in the 19th and 20th centuries, often pronounced in the anglicized form 'jeen.' It peaked in the U.S. in 1925 and has since declined.
Where Jeanne is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Jeanne” around the world
Where Jeanne lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
#22
in 2024
Quebec
#24
in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jeannie, Jenny
Sibling names for Jeanne
Names that share Jeanne's style, for a brother or sister.
