Joan Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationJOHN / /dʒoʊn/Hebrew; Latin
Meaning
Hebrew: God is gracious; Latin: feminine form of John
Historical & Cultural Background
Joan is traditionally a feminine name derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious.' It has been used in various cultures, particularly in Christian contexts, due to its association with Saint John. The name has also been popularized by historical figures such as Joan of Arc. While primarily a feminine name, it has been used for boys in some cultures.
Trend Summary
Joan has seen a decline in popularity for boys in the U.S. over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Joan
- Johann
- João
International Variants
- Juan (Spanish)
- Jean (French)
- Giovanni (Italian)
- Johann (German)
Famous people named Joan
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Fictional characters named Joan
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Joan was first seen in the United States in 1903. Joan has ranked as high as #1069 nationally, which occurred in 2002, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Joan has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Joan (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 47 | |
| CA | 34 | |
| NY | 18 | |
| FL | 12 | |
| GA | 10 | |
| AZ | 9 | |
| IL | 8 | |
| TN | 7 | |
| PA | 5 | |
| MI | 5 | |
| NC | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1903 | 5 |
| 1911 | 7 |
| 1912 | 5 |
| 1914 | 6 |
| 1915 | 7 |
| 1916 | 10 |
| 1917 | 13 |
| 1918 | 9 |
| 1919 | 16 |
| 1920 | 16 |
| 1921 | 11 |
| 1922 | 16 |
| 1923 | 18 |
| 1924 | 15 |
| 1925 | 27 |
| 1926 | 27 |
| 1927 | 33 |
| 1928 | 36 |
| 1929 | 55 |
| 1930 | 68 |
| 1931 | 81 |
| 1932 | 88 |
| 1933 | 64 |
| 1934 | 85 |
| 1935 | 90 |
| 1936 | 80 |
| 1937 | 88 |
| 1938 | 71 |
| 1939 | 65 |
| 1940 | 63 |
| 1941 | 75 |
| 1942 | 67 |
| 1943 | 53 |
| 1944 | 53 |
| 1945 | 24 |
| 1946 | 29 |
| 1947 | 26 |
| 1948 | 19 |
| 1949 | 39 |
| 1950 | 28 |
| 1951 | 22 |
| 1952 | 25 |
| 1953 | 29 |
| 1954 | 29 |
| 1955 | 32 |
| 1956 | 25 |
| 1957 | 31 |
| 1958 | 20 |
| 1959 | 32 |
| 1960 | 29 |
| 1961 | 19 |
| 1962 | 22 |
| 1963 | 26 |
| 1964 | 30 |
| 1965 | 19 |
| 1966 | 17 |
| 1967 | 15 |
| 1968 | 30 |
| 1969 | 14 |
| 1970 | 15 |
| 1971 | 17 |
| 1972 | 14 |
| 1973 | 11 |
| 1974 | 17 |
| 1975 | 10 |
| 1976 | 13 |
| 1977 | 15 |
| 1978 | 14 |
| 1979 | 14 |
| 1980 | 18 |
| 1981 | 17 |
| 1982 | 23 |
| 1983 | 15 |
| 1984 | 19 |
| 1985 | 23 |
| 1986 | 26 |
| 1987 | 33 |
| 1988 | 37 |
| 1989 | 36 |
| 1990 | 46 |
| 1991 | 38 |
| 1992 | 43 |
| 1993 | 46 |
| 1994 | 43 |
| 1995 | 41 |
| 1996 | 66 |
| 1997 | 113 |
| 1998 | 91 |
| 1999 | 92 |
| 2000 | 170 |
| 2001 | 186 |
| 2002 | 221 |
| 2003 | 139 |
| 2004 | 161 |
| 2005 | 173 |
| 2006 | 188 |
| 2007 | 217 |
| 2008 | 173 |
| 2009 | 178 |
| 2010 | 150 |
| 2011 | 144 |
| 2012 | 140 |
| 2013 | 168 |
| 2014 | 150 |
| 2015 | 170 |
| 2016 | 188 |
| 2017 | 172 |
| 2018 | 178 |
| 2019 | 165 |
| 2020 | 172 |
| 2021 | 185 |
| 2022 | 201 |
| 2023 | 200 |
| 2024 | 220 |