Joan
Joan is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Joan is the Catalan male equivalent of John, originating from the Hebrew name Yehochanan. While traditionally feminine in English-speaking regions, it is a well-established masculine name in Catalan and Spanish-influenced communities. In recent years, its usage for boys in the U.S. has seen a noticeable increase.
Popularity in the United States
7,701 babies in the United States have been named Joan since 1880. It ranks #1381 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #981.
States where it is most popular
- TX (23.7 %)
- CA (23.4 %)
- NY (16 %)
- FL (6.6 %)
- NJ (4.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 73 |
| 1920-1930 | 254 |
| 1930-1940 | 780 |
| 1940-1950 | 448 |
| 1950-1960 | 273 |
| 1960-1970 | 221 |
| 1970-1980 | 140 |
| 1980-1990 | 247 |
| 1990-2000 | 619 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,806 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,625 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,210 |
Famous people named Joan
- Joan Miró: Painter, Sculptor
- Joan Joan: Athlete, Soccer Player
Fun facts
- Joan is the standard Catalan form of the name John, widely given to males in Catalonia, Valencia, and the Balearic Islands.
- Although predominantly feminine in overall U.S. history, thousands of boys have been named Joan, especially within Hispanic and international communities.