Holding steady.
Popularity of Joane since 1921
Babies named Joane per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 94 |
| 1930s | 253 |
| 1940s | 231 |
| 1950s | 229 |
| 1960s | 147 |
| 1970s | 68 |
| 1980s | 97 |
| 1990s | 64 |
| 2000s | 12 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Joane is a medieval variant of Joan that saw most of its use in the United States during the early to mid-20th century. Its peak year was 1935, after which usage declined sharply. The name has not appeared in the top 1000 since the mid-20th century, and it remains a rare choice today. Its trajectory has been stable in recent decades, with only a handful of annual registrations. While the name Joan has maintained modest usage, the spelling Joane has largely faded from common practice.
Joane is a medieval English feminine form of John, derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious.' It was commonly used in England from the 13th to the 17th centuries, often appearing in parish records and legal documents. The spelling Joane coexisted with Joan and Johanne before the modern standardized form Joan became predominant.
“Joane” around the world
Where Joane lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jo
Sibling names for Joane
Names that share Joane's style, for a brother or sister.
