Joan vs. Joanne: which name is older?
The average Joan is 73 and the average Joanne is 68, so Joan is the older name, by about 5 years.
Joan
Joanne
When was each name popular?
Joan peaked first, in 1932 (during the Depression). Joanne peaked in 1947, 15 years later.
Which name is more common?
There are about 220,000 Joans and about 130,000 Joannes alive in the US, so there are about 66% more Joans than Joannes.
Boys or girls?
Both are girls' names: 97% of living Joans and over 99% of living Joannes are women.
Names the same age as Joan
Names the same age as Joanne
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Joan or Joanne: questions
Which is older, Joan or Joanne?
The average Joan is 73 and the average Joanne is 68, so Joan is the older name, by about 5 years.
How old is the average Joan?
The average Joan in the US is 73; half of all living Joans are between 67 and 84.
How old is the average Joanne?
The average Joanne in the US is 68; half of all living Joannes are between 61 and 78.
Which is more common, Joan or Joanne?
There are about 220,000 Joans and about 130,000 Joannes alive in the US, so there are about 66% more Joans than Joannes.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). How we calculate this