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Joan

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Joan was most popular in 1932, when 21,132 American babies were given the name — ranking #12 that year. In 2025 it ranked #1,255, with 454 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 488,939 people named Joan.

Most popular in1932
Rank that year#12
Births that year21,132
Total since 1880488,939

Joan over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Joan’s peak in 1932. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Hebrew · feminine of John, "God is gracious"

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org