Joan: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
God is gracious, a name of saints and strength.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 1
- Current rank
- #1538
- Peak
- #5 in 1931
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Joan Means
Joan is a girl name of English origin. God is gracious, a name of saints and strength.
How Popular Joan Is
Joan currently ranks #1538 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #5 in 1931. It is rising.
Good to Know About Joan
- Joan was a top 10 name in the United States, peaking at #5 in 1931.
- Joan has been gaining popularity in recent years.
- Joan has been a top 100 name across 173+ years of American history.
- Joan is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Names Like Joan
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Joan
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Joan.
Questions About Joan
What does Joan mean?
Joan is a girl name of English origin. God is gracious, a name of saints and strength.
How popular is Joan?
Joan currently ranks #1538 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #5 in 1931. It is rising.
Where does Joan come from?
Joan comes from English roots. Joan was a top 10 name in the United States, peaking at #5 in 1931.
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