Joane
A feminine form of the French name Jean, which derives from Ioannes, meaning "God is gracious."
Name Census estimates that about 650 living Americans carry the first name Joane. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Joane today is around 62 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Joane births was 1935 (34 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Joane. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
650
~ 1 in 527,314 Americans
Peak year
1935
34 babies that year
Average age
62
years old
2006 SSA rank
#18,444
Tracked since 1921
Popularity
Joane: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Joane from the 1920s through to the 2000s, spanning 9 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1930s, with 253 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1930s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Joane by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Joane during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Joanes live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. California, New York, Illinois recorded the most babies named Joane, while Florida, Illinois, New York recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 20 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Joane
The name Joane has its origins in the medieval French form of the name Joan, which was derived from the Latin Iohanna and the Greek Iōánnēs. This name can be traced back to the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious." The name was popular in France during the Middle Ages and was often associated with royalty and nobility.
In the early 12th century, Joane of Navarre (1085-1127) was a Queen of Navarre who played a significant role in the political affairs of the region. She was known for her intelligence and diplomatic skills. Another notable figure was Joane of Penthièvre (1324-1384), who was a Duchess of Brittany and was involved in the Breton War of Succession.
During the 15th century, Joane of Arc (1412-1431), also known as the Maid of Orléans, was a famous French heroine who led the French army against the English during the Hundred Years' War. Her bravery and unwavering faith made her a prominent figure in French history and a saint in the Catholic Church.
In the 16th century, Joane Beaufort (1379-1440) was an English princess who was instrumental in the founding of the House of Tudor. She was the mother of King Henry VII, the first Tudor monarch.
Another notable figure was Joane of France (1312-1349), who was a Queen of Navarre and Countess of Champagne. She played a significant role in the negotiations that led to the Treaty of Brétigny during the Hundred Years' War.
These are just a few examples of historical figures who bore the name Joane, which has been a part of European history for centuries and has been associated with royalty, nobility, and religious significance.
People
Joane + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Joane as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Joane: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Joane?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 650 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Joane going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 527,314 US residents.
Is Joane a common name?
We classify Joane as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,195 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Joane most popular?
The single biggest year for Joane was 1935, when 34 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Joane is about 62 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Joane a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Joane in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.