Joanette
From Joan + -ette. Compare Janet.
Every Joanette since 1936 — 367 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Joanette
Joanette is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1936, 367 American babies have been named Joanette. Its peak came in 1961, when 21 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Joanette stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Joanette year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
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| 1970 | 11 | #4,875 |
| 1965 | 7 | #5,513 |
| 1960 | 14 | #3,431 |
| 1955 | 13 | #3,289 |
| 1950 | 8 | #4,118 |
| 1945 | 6 | #4,265 |
| 1940 | 5 | #4,672 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Joanette mean?
From Joan + -ette. Compare Janet.
How popular is the name Joanette in 2025?
Joanette did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Joanette?
367 babies have been named Joanette in the United States since 1936, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Joanette most popular?
Joanette peaked in 1961, when 21 newborns received the name.
Is Joanette a boy or girl name?
Joanette is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Joanette rising or falling?
Joanette has been roughly stable over the past decade.