Girls name · California
Joan in California
Joan was the 1100th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 24 babies named Joan that year. Since 1910, California families have named 24,162 babies Joan.
Popularity over time
Joan in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 6 | 196th |
| 1926 | 165 | 45th |
| 1943 | 740 | 23rd |
| 1959 | 369 | 106th |
| 1975 | 42 | 509th |
| 1991 | 36 | 879th |
| 2008 | 8 | 2774th |
| 2025 | 24 | 1100th |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 196th in 1910 to 1100th in 2025.
The most babies named Joan in California in a single year was 779, in 1932. Its best showing was 5th among girls names in 1932.
Across the country, Joan reached its best rank of #1 in New York (1932). See Joan in every state →
How popular is Joan in California?
Joan was the 1100th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 24 babies named Joan that year. Since 1910, California families have named 24,162 babies Joan.
How many babies are named Joan in California?
In 2025, 24 babies were named Joan in California. The most babies named Joan in California in a single year was 779, in 1932.
What is the rank of Joan in California?
Joan ranked 1100th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 5th among girls names in 1932.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.