Joan
girl name#1085 in 2025Joan entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #5 in 1931, ranks #1085 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1085
rank today
#5
peak (1931)
222
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #638 |
| 1890s | #576 |
| 1900s | #369 |
| 1910s | #217 |
| 1920s | #82 |
| 1930s | #7 |
| 1940s | #25 |
| 1950s | #50 |
| 1960s | #124 |
| 1970s | #382 |
| 1980s | #594 |
| 1990s | #1071 |
| 2000s | #2022 |
| 2010s | #2170 |
| 2020s | #1338 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Joan has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 239,000 people named Joan are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Joan alive today was born around 1939, making them about 86 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Joan in 2025?
- Joan ranks #1085 among US girl names in 2025, with 222 babies given the name.
- When was the name Joan most popular?
- Joan peaked in 1931, reaching #5 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Joan with classmates?
- Joan will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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