Holding steady.
Popularity of Joanmarie since 1931
Babies named Joanmarie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1962, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Joanmarie's real moment was 1936.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 37 |
| 1940s | 41 |
| 1950s | 48 |
| 1960s | 89 |
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Joanmarie is a compound name that marries two classic names: Joan and Marie. First recorded in U.S. birth data in 1931, it reached its highest usage in 1936, when it saw its peak year. The name reflects a mid-20th century trend of combining honorific family names. Though it never achieved widespread popularity, its trajectory has been stable over the decades. Its composition gives it a distinctively feminine and traditional feel, rooted in names of Hebrew origin. While no top states for usage are available, it was used across the country, predominantly for girls. Joanmarie offers a unique alternative to more common double names like Maryanne or Rosemarie.
Joanmarie is a compound name formed by joining Joan and Marie. Joan is the English feminine form of John, from the Hebrew Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious'. Marie is the French form of Mary, which is derived from the Hebrew Miryam, a name of debated origin possibly meaning 'beloved' or 'sea of bitterness'. The combination became popular in English-speaking countries during the early 20th century as a way to honor two family members or saints simultaneously.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jo, Joanie, Mari, Mary, Jamie
Variants: Jo Anne Marie, Jo-Ann-Marie, Joannemarie
Sibling names for Joanmarie
Names that share Joanmarie's style, for a brother or sister.
