Joan
Peaked at #5 nationally in 1931, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Joan has been recorded 98% of the time for girls and 2% of the time for boys.
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Joan — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#5
in 1931
Current rank
#1238
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Joan reached its peak popularity for girls in 1931, ranking #5 nationally with 19,119 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #2430 (2014) to #1238 (2024) — a 49% improvement.
As of 2024, Joan ranks #1238 nationally for girls, with 188 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,238 | 188 |
| 2023 | #1,365 | 165 |
| 2022 | #1,412 | 161 |
| 2021 | #1,387 | 158 |
| 2020 | #1,545 | 137 |
| 2019 | #1,590 | 134 |
| 2018 | #1,744 | 118 |
| 2017 | #1,679 | 128 |
Joan — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#619
in 1935
Current rank
#1013
in 2024
Years tracked
114
1903–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1903, Joan reached its peak popularity for boys in 1935, ranking #619 nationally with 90 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #1220 (2014) to #1013 (2024) — a 17% improvement.
As of 2024, Joan ranks #1013 nationally for boys, with 220 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,013 | 220 |
| 2023 | #1,079 | 200 |
| 2022 | #1,087 | 201 |
| 2021 | #1,112 | 185 |
| 2020 | #1,135 | 172 |
| 2019 | #1,174 | 165 |
| 2018 | #1,103 | 178 |
| 2017 | #1,117 | 172 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Joan most popular?
Joan was most popular in 1931, when it ranked #5 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Joan becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Joan?
At least 488,485 babies have been recorded with the name Joan in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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