What does the name Joann mean?

The name Joann means "God is gracious".

What is the origin of the name Joann?

Joann is a name of Hebrew origin.

In 2023, 52 babies were named Joann in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Joann is traditionally used as a girl's name.

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Births Last Year: 52 →

All-Time Total: 156,709

Peak Year: 1942

Joann is a variant of Joan, which is derived from the name Johanna. Johanna is the feminine form of John, meaning "God is gracious" in Hebrew.

Joanne Woodward - Actress, won an Academy Award.
Joanne Rowling - Author of Harry Potter series.
Joanne Gignilliat Trimmier Woodward - Actress, producer, philanthropist.
Joanne Tucker - Actress, known for "Gayby" and "Listen Up Philip."
Joanne Froggatt - Actress, known for "Downton Abbey."
Joanne Whalley - Actress, known for "Willow" and "Scandal."
Joanne Kelly - Actress, known for "Warehouse 13."
Joanne Linville - Actress, known for "Star Trek" appearances.
Joanne Vannicola - Actress, known for "Being Erica" and "Slasher."
Joanne Baron - Actress, acting coach, founder of Joanne Baron/D.W. Brown Studio.

Girl names closely related to Joann

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Boy names closely related to Joann

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Names with similar meaning to Joann

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Births per year in the United States

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