Joanie
Girl name · 12 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Joanie: 12 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2021.
Joanie is a familiar, affectionate diminutive of Joan, itself the feminine form of John, which traces back to the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious." The name carries a warm, vintage charm, especially popular in mid-20th-century Scotland and America. Famous bearers include American singer and actress Joanie Sommers (of "Johnny Get Angry" fame) and the fictional Joanie Cunningham from the sitcom *Happy Days*, a character who embodied the name's friendly, down-to-earth appeal. While no major place takes its name directly from Joanie, the root name John has inspired countless places worldwide, from St. John's to Johannesburg. A notable variant is Joni, famously borne
Girl 3 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20214 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #6324 babies
- Total births
- 12since 2021
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y