Joan
4 countries#1085 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Joan was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
488,939 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #1085 · peaked in 1932 with 21,132 births
Most common in: New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, New Jersey, Massachusetts
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
8,133 births recorded 1915–2022 · currently #539 · peaked in 2008 with 267 births
Most common in: Pyrénées-Orientales, Paris, Bouches-du-Rhône, Haute-Garonne, Hérault
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
528 births recorded 1974–2021 · peaked in 1974 with 36 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
265 births recorded 1974–2013 · peaked in 1974 with 36 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
263 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1692 · peaked in 2021 with 20 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Joan’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2353 | — |
| 2007 | #2710 | ↓357 |
| 2008 | #2690 | ↑20 |
| 2009 | #2614 | ↑76 |
| 2010 | #2841 | ↓227 |
| 2011 | #2763 | ↑78 |
| 2012 | #2356 | ↑407 |
| 2013 | #2484 | ↓128 |
| 2014 | #2412 | ↑72 |
| 2015 | #1996 | ↑416 |
| 2016 | #1841 | ↑155 |
| 2017 | #1677 | ↑164 |
| 2018 | #1741 | ↓64 |
| 2019 | #1585 | ↑156 |
| 2020 | #1545 | ↑40 |
| 2021 | #1384 | ↑161 |
| 2022 | #1412 | ↓28 |
| 2023 | #1361 | ↑51 |
| 2024 | #1240 | ↑121 |
| 2025 | #1085 | ↑155 |
Frequently asked questions about Joan
Is Joan a popular name?
Yes — Joan currently ranks #1085 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Joan more common for boys or girls?
Joan is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Joan most popular?
Joan peaked in 1932 in United States, with 21,132 recorded births that year.
Is Joan rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Joan’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #492 in 1880 to #1085 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Joan?
At least 497,600 babies have been recorded with the name Joan across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Joan popular in more than one country?
Yes — Joan appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, France, Scotland, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Joan?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Joan include Arlett, Ira, Laramie, Saoirse.
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