Joann
Peaked at #50 nationally in 1934, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1891, Joann has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Joann — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#50
in 1934
Current rank
#3090
in 2024
Years tracked
129
1891–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1891, Joann reached its peak popularity for girls in 1934, ranking #50 nationally with 4,149 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #2523 (2014) to #3090 (2024) — a 18% drop.
As of 2024, Joann ranks #3090 nationally for girls, with 52 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #3,090 | 52 |
| 2023 | #3,116 | 53 |
| 2022 | #2,372 | 78 |
| 2021 | #2,974 | 56 |
| 2020 | #2,668 | 63 |
| 2019 | #2,736 | 62 |
| 2018 | #2,410 | 75 |
| 2017 | #2,414 | 75 |
Joann — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#1499
in 1940
Last ranked
#13102
in 2023
Years tracked
61
1926–2023
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1926, Joann reached its peak popularity for boys in 1940, ranking #1499 nationally with 21 babies given the name that year.
Joann hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2023, when it stood at #13102.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | #13,102 | 5 |
| 2020 | #12,977 | 5 |
| 2019 | #11,401 | 6 |
| 2012 | #11,464 | 6 |
| 2008 | #11,759 | 6 |
| 2006 | #11,285 | 6 |
| 2005 | #12,284 | 5 |
| 2004 | #7,841 | 9 |
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 Joann most popular?
Joann was most popular in 1934, when it ranked #50 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Joann becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Joann?
At least 157,397 babies have been recorded with the name Joann in the US since 1891, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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