Joan
boy name#984 in 2025Joan entered the US charts in 1903, peaked at #618 in 1935, ranks #984 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1903–2025
#984
rank today
#618
peak (1935)
232
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1130 |
| 1910s | #2439 |
| 1920s | #1691 |
| 1930s | #686 |
| 1940s | #1100 |
| 1950s | #1477 |
| 1960s | #1751 |
| 1970s | #2770 |
| 1980s | #2310 |
| 1990s | #1662 |
| 2000s | #971 |
| 2010s | #1154 |
| 2020s | #1068 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Joan has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 6,300 people named Joan are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Joan alive today was born around 2004, making them about 21 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 #984 among US boy names in 2025, with 232 babies given the name.
- When was the name Joan most popular?
- Joan peaked in 1935, reaching #618 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Joan with classmates?
- Joan will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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