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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: jo-ANN //dʒoʊˈæn//
Origin: Hebrew; Latin
Meaning: Hebrew: God is gracious; Latin: feminine form of John
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Joann is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious." This name was transmitted through several linguistic transformations, first appearing in Greek as Ioannes, which was later adopted into Latin as Johannes. The Old French form of the name, Johan, eventually evolved into Joann in English.
The name has been used in various forms across different cultures, reflecting its deep-rooted origins in religious and historical contexts. Historically, the name Joann has significant connections to biblical figures, particularly John the Baptist and John the Apostle, both of whom are prominent in Christian texts.
The name's variants have appeared in various translations of the Bible, including the King James Version published in 1611, where the names John and its derivatives are frequently mentioned. The enduring presence of the name in religious texts has contributed to its lasting significance in Christian traditions.
Culturally, Joann and its variants have been associated with themes of grace and favor, resonating with the meaning of its Hebrew root. The name has been borne by numerous saints throughout history, further solidifying its importance in Christian communities.
Additionally, diminutive forms such as Joan or Jo are often used, reflecting a more informal or affectionate usage while maintaining the name's historical significance. Overall, Joann embodies a rich tapestry of linguistic evolution and cultural resonance, rooted deeply in religious heritage.
Famous people named Joann
In this section, you will find notable people named Joann. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Joann who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Joann who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Joann Sfar is a comic book artist and filmmaker best known for The Rabbi's Cat, Little Vampire, and Kérity, la maison des contes.
Joann K. is a singer-songwriter best known for her work in the indie music scene and her album 'The Way of the Heart'.
Joann Chang is a chef and restaurateur best known for Flour Bakery, Myers + Chang, and her cookbooks.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Joann was first seen in the United States in 1891.
Joann has ranked as high as #116 nationally, which occurred in 1942, and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, California, Illinois, and Ohio.
In the past 5 years the name Joann has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Joann is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Joann was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Joann.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 54 | 0 | 54 |
| 2024 | 53 | 0 | 53 |
| 2023 | 58 | 5 | 53 |
| 2022 | 78 | 0 | 78 |
| 2021 | 56 | 0 | 56 |
| 2020 | 68 | 5 | 63 |
| 2019 | 68 | 6 | 62 |
| 2018 | 75 | 0 | 75 |
| 2017 | 75 | 0 | 75 |
| 2016 | 70 | 0 | 70 |
| 2015 | 87 | 0 | 87 |
| 2014 | 71 | 0 | 71 |
| 2013 | 68 | 0 | 68 |
| 2012 | 62 | 6 | 56 |
| 2011 | 73 | 0 | 73 |
| 2010 | 74 | 0 | 74 |
| 2009 | 98 | 0 | 98 |
| 2008 | 93 | 6 | 87 |
| 2007 | 102 | 0 | 102 |
| 2006 | 102 | 6 | 96 |
| 2005 | 104 | 5 | 99 |
| 2004 | 125 | 9 | 116 |
| 2003 | 133 | 8 | 125 |
| 2002 | 122 | 5 | 117 |
| 2001 | 132 | 0 | 132 |
| 2000 | 146 | 6 | 140 |
| 1999 | 132 | 0 | 132 |
| 1998 | 171 | 7 | 164 |
| 1997 | 179 | 7 | 172 |
| 1996 | 170 | 0 | 170 |
| 1995 | 184 | 0 | 184 |
| 1994 | 197 | 0 | 197 |
| 1993 | 219 | 0 | 219 |
| 1992 | 228 | 0 | 228 |
| 1991 | 279 | 0 | 279 |
| 1990 | 312 | 0 | 312 |
| 1989 | 310 | 0 | 310 |
| 1988 | 331 | 0 | 331 |
| 1987 | 355 | 0 | 355 |
| 1986 | 369 | 0 | 369 |
| 1985 | 399 | 0 | 399 |
| 1984 | 459 | 8 | 451 |
| 1983 | 453 | 5 | 448 |
| 1982 | 515 | 6 | 509 |
| 1981 | 506 | 0 | 506 |
| 1980 | 599 | 0 | 599 |
| 1979 | 635 | 0 | 635 |
| 1978 | 591 | 5 | 586 |
| 1977 | 726 | 0 | 726 |
| 1976 | 801 | 0 | 801 |
| 1975 | 945 | 7 | 938 |
| 1974 | 1,058 | 0 | 1,058 |
| 1973 | 1,040 | 0 | 1,040 |
| 1972 | 1,107 | 6 | 1,101 |
| 1971 | 1,388 | 8 | 1,380 |
| 1970 | 1,570 | 11 | 1,559 |
| 1969 | 1,642 | 8 | 1,634 |
| 1968 | 1,691 | 15 | 1,676 |
| 1967 | 1,794 | 0 | 1,794 |
| 1966 | 2,128 | 11 | 2,117 |
| 1965 | 2,406 | 11 | 2,395 |
| 1964 | 2,741 | 5 | 2,736 |
| 1963 | 2,665 | 13 | 2,652 |
| 1962 | 3,118 | 6 | 3,112 |
| 1961 | 3,360 | 10 | 3,350 |
| 1960 | 3,424 | 15 | 3,409 |
| 1959 | 3,466 | 7 | 3,459 |
| 1958 | 3,709 | 9 | 3,700 |
| 1957 | 3,063 | 6 | 3,057 |
| 1956 | 3,011 | 8 | 3,003 |
| 1955 | 2,936 | 0 | 2,936 |
| 1954 | 3,070 | 7 | 3,063 |
| 1953 | 3,176 | 5 | 3,171 |
| 1952 | 3,271 | 5 | 3,266 |
| 1951 | 3,428 | 6 | 3,422 |
| 1950 | 3,608 | 8 | 3,600 |
| 1949 | 3,530 | 7 | 3,523 |
| 1948 | 3,808 | 9 | 3,799 |
| 1947 | 4,283 | 7 | 4,276 |
| 1946 | 3,959 | 14 | 3,945 |
| 1945 | 3,477 | 12 | 3,465 |
| 1944 | 3,991 | 18 | 3,973 |
| 1943 | 4,476 | 12 | 4,464 |
| 1942 | 4,518 | 12 | 4,506 |
| 1941 | 4,290 | 15 | 4,275 |
| 1940 | 3,810 | 21 | 3,789 |
| 1939 | 4,011 | 17 | 3,994 |
| 1938 | 3,723 | 13 | 3,710 |
| 1937 | 3,951 | 15 | 3,936 |
| 1936 | 3,898 | 12 | 3,886 |
| 1935 | 3,927 | 14 | 3,913 |
| 1934 | 4,170 | 21 | 4,149 |
| 1933 | 3,220 | 11 | 3,209 |
| 1932 | 3,129 | 14 | 3,115 |
| 1931 | 2,666 | 11 | 2,655 |
| 1930 | 2,137 | 6 | 2,131 |
| 1929 | 1,556 | 6 | 1,550 |
| 1928 | 1,001 | 0 | 1,001 |
| 1927 | 784 | 0 | 784 |
| 1926 | 627 | 5 | 622 |
| 1925 | 470 | 0 | 470 |
| 1924 | 386 | 0 | 386 |
| 1923 | 257 | 0 | 257 |
| 1922 | 206 | 0 | 206 |
| 1921 | 153 | 0 | 153 |
| 1920 | 143 | 0 | 143 |
| 1919 | 93 | 0 | 93 |
| 1918 | 113 | 0 | 113 |
| 1917 | 90 | 0 | 90 |
| 1916 | 72 | 0 | 72 |
| 1915 | 65 | 0 | 65 |
| 1914 | 58 | 0 | 58 |
| 1913 | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| 1912 | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| 1911 | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| 1910 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 1909 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1908 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 1907 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1906 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1905 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1904 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1903 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1902 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1901 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1900 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1899 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1894 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1893 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1891 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Top States for Joann (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 | |
| TX | 5 |