Joann
Girl name · #3031 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Joann? In official American birth records, Joann has been tracked continuously since 1891, giving it 134 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 54 baby girls were named Joann, placing it at #3031 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #2169, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 33,333 girls born in 2025 was named Joann.
The 134-year story
Joann first appears in the Social Security records in 1891, when 6 girls received the name. Its peak came in 1942, when 4,506 girls were named Joann — good for #58 that year. Today's parents encounter it as a name from their grandparents’ generation, which is precisely the vintage window from which names get revived. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Joann per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Joann against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Joann in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Joann is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Joann will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Joann is most common
State-level data for Joann is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Joann
Statistically, parents drawn to Joann tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Maryann, Leann, Lynn, Joanne, and Ann.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Joann | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 54 | #3028 |
| 2024 | 53 | #3047 |
| 2023 | 53 | #3091 |
| 2022 | 78 | #2364 |
| 2021 | 56 | #2958 |
| 2020 | 63 | #2659 |
| 2019 | 62 | #2729 |
| 2018 | 75 | #2404 |
| 2017 | 75 | #2401 |
| 2016 | 70 | #2539 |
| 2015 | 87 | #2169 |
| 2014 | 71 | #2517 |
| 2013 | 68 | #2597 |
| 2012 | 56 | #3006 |
| 2011 | 73 | #2483 |
| 2010 | 74 | #2493 |
| 2009 | 98 | #2076 |
| 2008 | 87 | #2253 |
| 2007 | 102 | #2003 |
| 2006 | 96 | #2050 |
| 2005 | 99 | #1933 |
| 2004 | 116 | #1667 |
| 2003 | 125 | #1542 |
| 2002 | 117 | #1584 |
| 2001 | 132 | #1427 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Joann?
In official American birth records, the name Joann first appeared in 1891 (over 134 years ago), when 6 newborn girls received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Joann a popular girl name?
Joann ranked #3031 among girls in 2025 with 54 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2169.
When was the name Joann most popular?
Joann peaked in 1942, when 4,506 American girls received the name (ranked #58 that year). Since 1942 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Joann?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 33,333 newborn American girls was named Joann. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.