Joann
Girl name · 57 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Joann: 57 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 6 births in 1975.
Joann is a streamlined variant of Joanna, itself a feminine form of John, which traces back to the Hebrew Yohanan, meaning “God is gracious.” The name has deep biblical roots, appearing in the New Testament as the Greek Ioanna. Among notable bearers is Joann Sfar, the acclaimed French comic book author and illustrator, best known for *The Rabbi’s Cat*. While no direct place-name derives from Joann, its etymological cousin John has inspired countless locations worldwide, from Saint John to Johannesburg. A further note: in Scotland, Joann was most popular in the 1950s and 1960s, often chosen as a modern, simplified alternative to the traditional Joan or the longer Joanna, giving it a fresh yet classic feel for expectant parents browsing mid-century favourites.
Girl 14 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19756 babies
- Latest (1994)
- #6293 babies
- Total births
- 57since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 27%vs prior 5y