Joan is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #1412 in 2022 with 161 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 222 births ranking #1087. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 19.3%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 10,179 girls born was named Joan. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.