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Joan

male

Meaning

"God Is Gracious"

English form of Jeanne/Joan from Yohanan traditions, historically common in medieval Europe and interpreted as divine graciousness.

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Popularity History of Joan

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#1013Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#1013

Joan was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+66

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Joan

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Quick Facts

OriginHebrew, French
Syllables1
Length4 letters

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