girls' name 1930–2014

Joan

Joan is losing ground — from #6 in 1930 to #1757 in 2014.

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#1757 last ranked in 2014
1 registration that year
1,408 total 1930–2014

Note: Joan hasn't appeared in any Australian state's published top-100 list since 2014. State BDM registries publish only the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold no longer show in the data even if babies are still being given them. Read more about coverage limits.

Popularity over the years

Registrations dropped from 116 to 1 (-99%).

Peak popularity was in 1952 (125 registrations).

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Peak 1952 · 125
Low 2014 · 1
Years tracked 16

Neighbours in the 2014 ranking

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By state & territory — 2014

How often Joan was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.

Joan popularity by state — 2014Australian Capital Territory: no data for this yearNew South Wales: no data for this yearNorthern Territory: no data for this yearQueensland: no data for this yearSouth Australia: 1 (rank #877)Tasmania: no data for this yearVictoria: no data for this yearWestern Australia: no data for this yearACTNSWNTQLDSATASVICWA
Joan — popularity by state & territory in 2014. Hover a state for details, click to view the full Top 50 for that state.
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Most popular in South Australia (1 baby)

South Australia
1 #877
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In 2014: 1 baby named Joan across 1 of 8 states and territories.

Frequently asked questions

How many babies in Australia have been named Joan?
Between 1930 and 2014, Joan was registered for 1,408 babies in the available state datasets.
Is Joan a popular name in Australia?
Joan has fallen out of every Australian state's published top-100 list since 2014, when it last ranked #1757 with 1 registration. Each state's Births, Deaths & Marriages registry only publishes the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold disappear from the data even if babies are still being given them.