Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Joan
Endangered
Down 98.9% from peak
Peak era
1932
Peak births
21,044
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Silent Generation
1880Peak 19322025
Quick answers about Joan
How many people are named Joan?
An estimated 209,283 living Americans are named Joan.
How rare is Joan?
Joan is uncommon among babies today, with 222 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 98.9% from its 1932 peak.
How old is the typical Joan?
The median age of a living American named Joan is approximately 76 years, with most bearers falling between 68 and 84 years old.
Is Joan still popular?
No. Joan is endangered as a baby name, down 98.9% from its 1932 peak with 222 births in 2025.
Peak year
1932
Decline from peak
98.9%
2025
222
All-time
481,238