Joann
Joann is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Joann is a feminine given name derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. It emerged as a variant of Joanna and Joan, gaining immense popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century. Though its usage has declined in recent years, it remains a classic traditional option.
Popularity in the United States
156,892 babies in the United States have been named Joann since 1880. It ranks #256 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1744.
States where it is most popular
- NY (11.2 %)
- PA (8.1 %)
- CA (6.2 %)
- IL (5.8 %)
- OH (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 22 |
| 1900-1910 | 102 |
| 1910-1920 | 593 |
| 1920-1930 | 5,572 |
| 1930-1940 | 34,698 |
| 1940-1950 | 40,015 |
| 1950-1960 | 32,677 |
| 1960-1970 | 24,875 |
| 1970-1980 | 9,824 |
| 1980-1990 | 4,277 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,057 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,112 |
| 2010-2019 | 711 |
| 2020-2029 | 357 |
Famous people named Joann
- Joann Sfar: Comic Artist, Illustrator
- JoAnn Falletta: Conductor, Musician
Nicknames
Jo, Joanie, Joni
Fun facts
- Joann peaked in popularity in the United States during the 1930s and 1940s alongside related names like Joan and Joanne.
- It developed as a streamlined spelling variation of Joanne and Joanna.