Joplin
Every Joplin since 1978 — 366 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Joplin
Joplin is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,425 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1978, 366 American babies have been named Joplin. Its peak came in 2019, when 27 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Joplin stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Joplin 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 | 18 | #6,425 | — | — |
| 2024 | 13 | #8,171 | — | — |
| 2023 | 10 | #9,930 | — | — |
| 2022 | 15 | #7,442 | — | — |
| 2021 | 21 | #5,843 | — | — |
| 2020 | 24 | #5,231 | — | — |
| 2019 | 27 | #4,971 | — | — |
| 2018 | 15 | #7,555 | — | — |
| 2017 | 19 | #6,396 | — | — |
| 2016 | 25 | #5,365 | — | — |
| 2015 | 18 | #6,846 | — | — |
| 2014 | 17 | #7,133 | — | — |
| 2013 | 18 | #6,866 | — | — |
| 2012 | 20 | #6,456 | — | — |
| 2011 | 15 | #7,974 | — | — |
| 2010 | 11 | #10,091 | — | — |
| 2009 | 14 | #8,647 | — | — |
| 2008 | 13 | #9,217 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | — | — |
| 2006 | 5 | #18,469 | — | — |
| 2005 | 6 | #15,373 | — | — |
| 2004 | 6 | #14,993 | — | — |
| 2003 | 8 | #11,812 | — | — |
| 2002 | 5 | #16,662 | — | — |
| 2001 | 9 | #10,499 | — | — |
| 2000 | 9 | #10,268 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Joplin in 2025?
Joplin ranked #6,425 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Joplin?
366 babies have been named Joplin in the United States since 1978, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Joplin most popular?
Joplin peaked in 2019, when 27 newborns received the name.
Is Joplin a boy or girl name?
Joplin is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Joplin rising or falling?
Joplin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.