Joanne
Peaked at #44 nationally in 1935, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1888, Joanne has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Joanne — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#44
in 1935
Current rank
#2583
in 2024
Years tracked
125
1888–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1888, Joanne reached its peak popularity for girls in 1935, ranking #44 nationally with 4,565 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1800 (2014) to #2583 (2024) — a 30% drop.
As of 2024, Joanne ranks #2583 nationally for girls, with 68 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #2,583 | 68 |
| 2023 | #2,531 | 70 |
| 2022 | #2,306 | 81 |
| 2021 | #2,520 | 70 |
| 2020 | #2,427 | 72 |
| 2019 | #1,963 | 99 |
| 2018 | #2,121 | 90 |
| 2017 | #1,869 | 109 |
Joanne — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1472
in 1937
Last ranked
#9704
in 1996
Years tracked
48
1928–1996
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1928, Joanne reached its peak popularity for boys in 1937, ranking #1472 nationally with 22 babies given the name that year.
Joanne hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1996, when it stood at #9704.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | #9,704 | 5 |
| 1990 | #8,744 | 5 |
| 1986 | #5,615 | 7 |
| 1985 | #5,424 | 7 |
| 1984 | #4,758 | 8 |
| 1977 | #6,311 | 5 |
| 1975 | #5,100 | 6 |
| 1974 | #4,381 | 7 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Joanne most popular?
Joanne was most popular in 1935, when it ranked #44 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Joanne becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Joanne?
At least 212,407 babies have been recorded with the name Joanne in the US since 1888, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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