Jeanne
What does Jeanne mean and where does it come from?
Jeanne is the French form of the name Joan, derived from the Hebrew name יוֹחָנָן (Yochanan), meaning 'God is gracious.' The name has been popular in France since the Middle Ages, particularly associated with Saint Jeanne d'Arc (Joan of Arc), who played a significant role in the Hundred Years' War.
What middle names flow best with Jeanne?
Jeanne works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful
How popular is Jeanne right now?
Holding steady — currently #1507 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
The story of Jeanne
Jeanne has been a beloved American name for over 144 years, first appearing in Social Security records in 1880. Its peak popularity was #83 in 1946. More than 163,422 babies have been named Jeanne since 1880. Once ranked #507 in 1880, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #1507 in 2023. Jeanne is used for both genders: 100% female and 0% male.
Names that peaked alongside Jeanne in 1946:
Jeanne by decade
Jeanne peaked in the 1940s. See all 1940s names →
| Decade | Births | |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 160 | |
| 1890s | 480 | |
| 1900s | 1,165 | |
| 1910s | 8,647 | |
| 1920s | 29,190 | |
| 1930s | 18,822 | |
| 1940s | 30,200 | |
| 1950s ★ | 37,729 | |
| 1960s | 23,601 | |
| 1970s | 8,215 | |
| 1980s | 3,042 | |
| 1990s | 1,175 | |
| 2000s | 566 | |
| 2010s | 390 | |
| 2020s | 40 |
What are good nicknames for Jeanne?
What names sound and feel like Jeanne?
Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Jeanne also consider these