Joann
Pronunciation: [ j-oh-AN ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Joann first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 292 babies have been named Joann in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Joann is past its peak , currently ranked #38,937 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,937
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Joann
Joann is a boy name .
Is Joann a boy or girl name? Joann is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #38,937 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #3,079. Joann is more commonly used as a girl name.
Joann is currently ranked #38,937 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Joann include Joa, Joy, Joie, and Joakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Joann include Joan . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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