Joann
Joann is a combination of Jo and Ann, blending Hebrew origins meaning "God is gracious" with the grace and favor associated with Ann. This classic American name became particularly popular in the mid-20th century as a straightforward, unpretentious choice.
Current Popularity
#3090 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce with no ambiguity
- •Has a warm, down-to-earth quality popular in the 1940s-1960s
- •Offers flexibility with both Jo and Ann nickname options
- •Less common today, giving it vintage charm without being overly dated
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JoAnne Carner
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Joann Fletcher
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Statistics
156,833
Total births since 1880
1942
Peak year
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