How Many People Are Named Joanette?

Complete statistics for the name Joanette: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Joanette
Very Rare
French

Joanette is a very rare female name, with only 296 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,115,474 Americans. The majority of those named Joanette are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1961.

~296
Living in US
1 in 1,115,474
Americans
1961
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Joan
🌐
Origin
French
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Charming Gentle Thoughtful
9
Life Path Number

People with life-path number 9 are often seen as compassionate and understanding.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

814
Worldwide Bearers
#286,493
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
519
🇿🇦 South Africa
101
🇵🇭 Philippines
40
🇧🇷 Brazil
30
🇩🇪 Germany
15
🇭🇹 Haiti
14
🇬🇧 England
14
🇮🇩 Indonesia
11
🇨🇦 Canada
10
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
9

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
296 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 68
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
83
Would be 30–60 (23%)
284
Would be over 60 (77%)

All 367 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1961

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
76
Classic Feel
50
Modern Appeal
50
International
81

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Joanette Through the Generations

Joanette has seen a steady presence through the decades, peaking in 1961 with 21 births. Today, it's a name that's predominantly held by older generations, with 77% of its bearers being over 60 years old. This trend suggests that while Joanette isn't as popular among younger parents, it remains a cherished choice for many families.

✨ Similar Names to Joanette

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Joanette's French roots

📄 About the Name Joanette

How Many People Have the Name Joanette?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 296 people in the United States currently share the name Joanette. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,115,474 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Joanette a Common or Rare Name?

Joanette is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Joanette Mean?

Joanette means "creative variant of Joan" and comes from French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Joanette in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Joanette Most Popular?

The name Joanette reached peak popularity in 1961, with 21 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Joanette?

Approximately 296 people named Joanette live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 367. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,115,474 Americans.

Is Joanette a rare name?

Joanette is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,115,474 Americans has this name.

What does the name Joanette mean?

Joanette means "creative variant of Joan" and comes from French origins.

Is Joanette more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Joanette are male and 100% are female.

When was Joanette most popular?

Joanette peaked in 1961 with 21 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US296
All-Time Births367
1 in X1 in 1,115,474
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age68
Peak Year1961
World Rank#286,493
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.