Joan Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew, French
Gender Distribution:
1% Masculine / 99% Feminine
Meaning:
Joan means 'God is gracious' and is associated with strong and courageous women throughout history.
Meaning of the Name Joan
Joan is a feminine given name with origins in various cultures. In English, it is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning 'Yahweh is gracious'. In French, it is a feminine form of Jean, which is derived from the Latin name Johannes meaning 'God is gracious'. Joan of Arc, a famous historical figure, has contributed to the popularity of the name. It is also associated with strong and courageous women throughout history.
Popularity of the Name Joan
The popularity for the name Joan peaked in popularity in the year 1932 with 21,044 births, which ranked number 12 out of 8,342 unique names for that year. Joan had the most female births in 1932 with 21,044, which ranked number 5 out of 5,098 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2002 with 221, which ranked number 781 out of 12,487 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Joan has increased sharply over the last ten years from 219 births to 359 births, an increase of 63.93%. Among males, Joan has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 140 births to 201 births, an increase of 43.57%. Among females, Joan has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 79 births to 158 births, an increase of 100.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Joan
- 20 Year Trend of Joan: 8.13%
- 10 Year Trend of Joan: 63.93%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Joan: 43.57%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Joan: 100.00%
Popularity of Joan by State
For males, Joan was most popular in Western states with 43 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 43 male births. Among females, Joan was most popular in Western states with 34 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 15 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Joan. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AR | 7 | 423 | < 5 | N/A |
| AZ | 8 | 678 | < 5 | N/A |
| CA | 43 | 653 | 14 | 1658 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 765 |
| CT | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 551 |
| FL | 14 | 952 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 6 | 1209 | 7 | 1171 |
| IL | 13 | 666 | < 5 | N/A |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1041 |
| NC | 7 | 1031 | 7 | 1133 |
| NJ | 8 | 741 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 8 | 1308 | 12 | 1160 |
| OH | 5 | 1277 | 9 | 938 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1121 |
| TX | 34 | 773 | 15 | 1568 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 468 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 931 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Joan
- Total Births of Joan: 377 (5.07%)
- Male Births of Joan: 208 (3.68%)
- Female Births of Joan: 169 (7.18%)
Given the upward trend of Joan over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 5.07% increase in total births, for a total of 377 births in 2024. Male births for Joan have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 208 male births in 2024, an increase of 3.68%. For Females, births for Joan have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 169 female births in 2024, an increase of 7.18%.