Joann
A female given name from Hebrew, variant of Joan and Joanne.
Every Joann since 1891 — 157,456 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Joann
Joann is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,049 in 2025 with 54 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1891, 157,456 American babies have been named Joann. Its peak came in 1942, when 4,518 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1940s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Joann stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Joann year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 54 | #3,049 | — | — |
| 2024 | 53 | #3,063 | — | — |
| 2023 | 53 | #3,122 | 5 | #13,109 |
| 2022 | 78 | #2,374 | — | — |
| 2021 | 56 | #2,977 | — | — |
| 2020 | 63 | #2,671 | 5 | #12,982 |
| 2019 | 62 | #2,736 | 6 | #11,405 |
| 2018 | 75 | #2,410 | — | — |
| 2017 | 75 | #2,414 | — | — |
| 2016 | 70 | #2,549 | — | — |
| 2015 | 87 | #2,179 | — | — |
| 2014 | 71 | #2,523 | — | — |
| 2013 | 68 | #2,615 | — | — |
| 2012 | 56 | #3,029 | 6 | #11,465 |
| 2011 | 73 | #2,493 | — | — |
| 2010 | 74 | #2,502 | — | — |
| 2009 | 98 | #2,080 | — | — |
| 2008 | 87 | #2,257 | 6 | #11,761 |
| 2007 | 102 | #2,010 | — | — |
| 2006 | 96 | #2,056 | 6 | #11,286 |
| 2005 | 99 | #1,936 | 5 | #12,285 |
| 2004 | 116 | #1,673 | 9 | #7,843 |
| 2003 | 125 | #1,546 | 8 | #8,204 |
| 2002 | 117 | #1,590 | 5 | #11,525 |
| 2001 | 132 | #1,432 | — | — |
| 2000 | 140 | #1,349 | 6 | #9,648 |
| 1995 | 184 | #1,008 | — | — |
| 1990 | 312 | #684 | — | — |
| 1985 | 399 | #509 | — | — |
| 1980 | 599 | #385 | — | — |
| 1975 | 938 | #258 | 7 | #4,550 |
| 1970 | 1,559 | #205 | 11 | #2,977 |
| 1965 | 2,395 | #158 | 11 | #2,543 |
| 1960 | 3,409 | #131 | 15 | #2,168 |
| 1955 | 2,936 | #136 | — | — |
| 1950 | 3,600 | #98 | 8 | #2,898 |
| 1945 | 3,465 | #80 | 12 | #2,060 |
| 1940 | 3,789 | #63 | 21 | #1,499 |
| 1935 | 3,913 | #53 | 14 | #1,984 |
| 1930 | 2,131 | #118 | 6 | #3,801 |
| 1925 | 470 | #305 | — | — |
| 1920 | 143 | #600 | — | — |
| 1915 | 65 | #815 | — | — |
| 1910 | 20 | #986 | — | — |
| 1905 | 5 | #2,080 | — | — |
| 1900 | 9 | #1,368 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Joann
- Joann Lõssov Basketball player · 1921–2000
- Joann Sfar Comic artist · b. 1971
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Joann mean?
A female given name from Hebrew, variant of Joan and Joanne.
How popular is the name Joann in 2025?
Joann ranked #3,049 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 54 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Joann?
157,456 babies have been named Joann in the United States since 1891, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Joann most popular?
Joann peaked in 1942, when 4,518 newborns received the name.
Is Joann a boy or girl name?
Joann is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Joann rising or falling?
Joann is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Joann?
Well-known people named Joann include Joann Lõssov (basketball player), Joann Sfar (comic artist).