Joeanne is a unique and captivating female given name of American origin. It is believed to have been coined by author Ann Rule, who used it as the protagonist's name in her 1983 novel "The Stranger Beside Me." The name Joeanne is a blend of two popular names: Joseph and Joan. While Joseph is traditionally a male name with Hebrew origins meaning "God shall increase," Joan is a female name with Hebrew roots meaning "God is gracious" or "God's favor." This combination results in a name that is both distinctive and harmonious, reflecting its creator's intention to convey strength, grace, and individuality.
"The name Joeanne seems to have been popular for a brief period, with peaks in the late 1930s and early 1940s, before declining and remaining relatively uncommon thereafter."