Joan Name Origin
/JOH-an/-
Catalan (Catalan) 45% -
English (English) 35%
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American (English-American) 20%
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Name Details
- First Name: Joan
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
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Name Origin
The name Joan is of Hebrew origin, derived from 'Yochanan' meaning 'God is gracious'. It is commonly used as a female given name in English and Catalan cultures, with notable historical usage in medieval Europe.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Joan each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).