Find out how popular the first name Johanne has been for the last 48 years (from 1974 to 2021) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Johanne by gender

Based on the last 48 years of data, Johanne is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2021, there were 10 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Johanne.

The history of the first name Johanne

The given name Johanne is a variant of the name John, which has its origins in the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning "Graced by God" or "Yahweh is gracious." The name John was later Latinized to Johannes and adopted by various European languages.

The name Johanne is primarily found in Scandinavian countries, particularly in Norway and Sweden, where it is a feminine form of the name John. It has been in use since the Middle Ages and was popularized by the spread of Christianity in the region.

In the Bible, John the Baptist and John the Apostle were two prominent figures who bore the name. This association with biblical figures contributed to the widespread popularity of the name throughout Christian communities.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Johanne can be found in the Icelandic Sagas, which date back to the 13th century. Notably, Johanne Jonsdottir, a 14th-century Icelandic woman, was one of the first recorded individuals to bear this name.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the name Johanne. Johanne Catharine Ziesenis (1762-1827) was a German writer and translator. Johanne Luise Heiberg (1812-1890) was a Danish author and playwright. Johanne Ambrosius (1854-1939) was a Norwegian painter and illustrator.

In the realm of royalty, Johanne Sophie of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld (1778-1835) was a German princess and the mother of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom. Johanne Frederikke Margrethe Schulin (1788-1876) was a Norwegian countess and landowner.

Other notable individuals with the name Johanne include Johanne Dybwad (1867-1950), a Norwegian feminist and politician, and Johanne Heiberg (1756-1816), a Danish actor and theater director.

While the name Johanne has been more prevalent in Scandinavian countries, it has also been used in other parts of Europe, particularly in Germany and the Netherlands, where it is a variant of the name Johanna.

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.

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