MallowbyNames

Jonee

JOH-nee · of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Joanie or a modern coined name

Peak popularity
1997
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Jonee since 1954

Babies named Jonee per year in U.S. Social Security records.

815231960198020002020Most births 1997Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1950s10
1960s24
1970s19
1980s90
1990s127
2000s25
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Jonee is a modern invented spelling that first appeared in U.S. records in 1954, though it saw its greatest use during the 1990s, peaking in 1997. The name does not rank in any year and has no recorded top states, reflecting its rarity. Its trajectory has been stable over recent decades, making it an uncommon choice with a contemporary feel. The name likely derives from Joan or Joanie, transformed by the fashionable -ee suffix popular in mid-to-late 20th-century American naming.

Jonee is a modern invented spelling, likely based on Joan or Joanie with the popular -ee suffix. It first appears in U.S. records in 1954 and saw greatest use in the 1990s, peaking in 1997. The name has no established historical or linguistic root beyond this modern formation.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Jo, Jojo, Noni

Variants: Joanie, Joany, Joni, Jonie

Sibling names for Jonee

Names that share Jonee's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Jonee mean?
The meaning of Jonee is uncertain. It is likely a modern variant of Joan or Joanie, which ultimately derive from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning "God is gracious."
How popular is Jonee today?
Jonee is rare and does not currently rank among the top 1,000 names in the United States. Its peak popularity came in 1997, but it has since declined.
Is Jonee a boy or girl name?
Jonee is used almost exclusively for girls.