Joan is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #1238 in 2024 with 188 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 222 births ranking #1087. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 39.3%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 8,581 girls born was named Joan. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.