Jeanne
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
163,578 Total Births
145 Years of Data
1947 Peak Popularity Year
4,371 Peak Births

Jeanne Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Jeanne is a French feminine name derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'Yahweh is gracious.' It has evolved through various languages, including Greek and Latin, to become a popular name in France. The name is associated with historical figures like Joan of Arc and is perceived as classic and elegant in modern times.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jeanne"

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Pronunciation

/ʒɑːn/

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Origin

French

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Etymology

The name Jeanne is the French feminine form of the name John, which comes from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'Yahweh is gracious.'

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Meaning

gracious

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Language Evolution

Yochanan (Hebrew), Ioannes (Greek), Johannes (Latin), Jean (Old French), Jeanne (Modern French)

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Historical Usage

The name Jeanne gained popularity in France during the Middle Ages, particularly due to its association with Saint John the Baptist and later with historical figures such as Joan of Arc.

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Variants & Derivatives

Jean, Giovanna, Juan, Ivana

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Modern Popularity & Image

Today, Jeanne is perceived as a classic and elegant name, often associated with French culture and history.

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Famous People

Jeanne d'Arc (Joan of Arc), Jeanne Moreau (French actress), Jeanne Crain (American actress)

📊 Jeanne Name Trend Analysis

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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable
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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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✨ Jeanne Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Highly Popular name with 4,371 peak births in 1947

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 51 US states, with strongest presence in Rhode Island

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 11 different American generations with varying popularity

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jeanne"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Jeanne"

"Jeanne" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 4320th of 7545 51
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 2772nd of 6773 138
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 3032nd of 7552 142
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 6839th of 10718 29
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 134th of 9107 33,157
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 123rd of 9204 38,508
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 121st of 12526 68,852
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 264th of 19264 17,042
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 846th of 27321 3,533
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 2732nd of 35406 954
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 3932nd of 30306 456

Regional Popularity of "Jeanne" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
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Regional Popularity of "Jeanne" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
7.06%
100th/1416
6.82%
94th/1379
10.78%
255th/2366
7.36%
84th/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
5.89%
91st/1546
5.14%
80th/1556
10.75%
253rd/2353
6.46%
100th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
4.67%
104th/2227
3.42%
83rd/2430
6.83%
195th/2853
4.29%
119th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
7.59%
223rd/2937
5.23%
182nd/3483
9.81%
345th/3518
8.14%
329th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
21.36%
787th/3685
14.82%
663rd/4475
17.91%
930th/5194
16.16%
1021st/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
70.60%
3235th/4582
42.68%
2204th/5164
35.54%
2599th/7313
36.59%
2731st/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- 66.48%
2983rd/4487
67.80%
4625th/6822
66.14%
4151st/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Jeanne"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Jeanne" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Jeanne" in the United States

The name Jeanne is most popular in Rhode Island, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Jeanne has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Jeanne' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4320th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2772nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3032nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6839th out of 10718 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 134th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 123rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 121st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 264th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 846th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2732nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3932nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Jeanne' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Infographic: Jeanne name meaning, origin, and popularity trends in the United States (US baby name analysis chart)
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