Joann

Joann is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 52 girls in the United States.

Joann at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Joann

Joann belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Joann first appears in Social Security records in 1891. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #50 in 1934, and in 2024 52 babies received the name — 156,833 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Joann in US records

First recorded (US)
1891
Best US rank
#50 in 1934
Peak year
1942
Babies named Joann in 2024
52
Total since 1880
156,833

Joann in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#3142 in 1998
Babies named Joann in 2018
3
Total since 1996
20

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Joann mean?

The meaning of Joann is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Joann a boy or girl name?

Joann is a girl name. In 2024, 52 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Joann?

Joann comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Joann?

Joann first appears in US records in 1891. Its best-ever ranking was #50 in 1934, and 52 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].