Jo-anne
Meaning: God is gracious + grace
Origin: Canadian
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #328
Total births: 483
History: Jo-Anne peaked in the 1970s as a hyphenated compound name. The double-barrel style was popular in 1970s-80s Australia. Jo-Anne represents the compound naming trend.
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| Current rank (1971) | #91 |
| Babies named Jo-anne in 1971 | 101 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 483 |
| Peak year | 1961 (101 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #77 |
| Years in records | 1960–1971 (5 years of data) |
Frequently asked about Jo-anne
What does the name Jo-anne mean?
Jo-anne means “God is gracious + grace” from Canadian roots.
What is the origin of the name Jo-anne?
Jo-anne has Canadian origin. The traditional meaning is “God is gracious + grace”.
How popular is Jo-anne in Australia?
Jo-anne ranked #91 in Australia in 1971 — given to 101 babies that year.
When was Jo-anne most popular?
Jo-anne peaked in 1961 with 101 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Jo-anne a boy or girl name?
Jo-anne is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Jo-annes in registered births are female.
How long has Jo-anne been recorded in Australia?
Jo-anne appears in birth records in Australia across 5 years — from 1960 through 1971.