Jeanne
Jeanne is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Jeanne is the French feminine form of John, derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious'. It was widely adopted in the English-speaking world during the early to mid-20th century. Though its popularity in the United States peaked several decades ago, it remains a classic French name.
Popularity in the United States
163,249 babies in the United States have been named Jeanne since 1880. It ranks #244 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1886.
States where it is most popular
- NY (12.8 %)
- PA (8 %)
- CA (7.3 %)
- IL (6.7 %)
- MA (6.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 160 |
| 1890-1900 | 480 |
| 1900-1910 | 1,165 |
| 1910-1920 | 8,646 |
| 1920-1930 | 29,119 |
| 1930-1940 | 18,758 |
| 1940-1950 | 30,117 |
| 1950-1960 | 37,671 |
| 1960-1970 | 23,540 |
| 1970-1980 | 8,200 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,043 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,175 |
| 2000-2010 | 567 |
| 2010-2019 | 393 |
| 2020-2029 | 215 |
Famous people named Jeanne
- Jeanne Crain: Actress
- Jeanne Moreau: Actress, Director
- Jeanne Tripplehorn: Actress
Nicknames
Jeanie, Jean, Jeannette
Fun facts
- Jeanne d'Arc is the original French name of Joan of Arc, the 15th-century French heroine and saint.
- Jeanne reached its peak popularity in the United States during the 1920s through the 1950s.