Find out how popular the first name Joanmarie has been for the last 7 years (from 1986 to 1992) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Joanmarie by gender

Based on the last 7 years of data, Joanmarie is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1992, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Joanmarie.

The history of the first name Joanmarie

The name Joanmarie is a combination of the names Joan and Marie, both of which have rich historical roots. Joan is derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious." This name later evolved into the Greek form Ioannes and the Latin Johannes, from which the English John and Joan originated.

Marie, on the other hand, traces its roots to the Latin name Maria, which ultimately comes from the Hebrew Miryam. This name was borne by the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ in the New Testament. It became a popular Christian name in Europe after the cult of the Virgin Mary spread throughout the continent.

The combined name Joanmarie first appeared in the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century, as a way to honor both St. John the Baptist and the Virgin Mary. It was particularly popular in Catholic regions of Europe, such as France, Spain, and Italy.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Joanmarie can be found in the historical records of the Italian city-state of Genoa, where a noblewoman named Joanmarie Doria lived in the 14th century. Another notable figure bearing this name was Joanmarie de Valette, a 16th-century French nobleman and 49th Grand Master of the Order of Malta.

In the 17th century, Joanmarie Sobieski, a Polish noble and military commander, became famous for leading the forces that lifted the Siege of Vienna in 1683, halting the Ottoman Empire's advance into Europe. Her victory was celebrated throughout Christendom.

In the 19th century, Joanmarie Surrault, a French writer and poet, gained recognition for her works exploring themes of love, nature, and spirituality. Around the same time, Joanmarie Farina, an Italian entrepreneur, founded the iconic cologne brand that bears her name.

Another notable individual with this name was Joanmarie Tjibaou, a Kanak independence leader from New Caledonia. He played a crucial role in the struggle for the rights and autonomy of the indigenous Kanak people, and was tragically assassinated in 1989.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

The history and meaning of the name Joanmarie was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Joanmarie, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!