Joan
Meaning: Dove — gentle messenger of peace and hope
Origin: Hebrew
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #326
Total births: 491
History: Joan peaked in the 1960s in Australia. Joan Sutherland — 'La Stupenda' — was the greatest Australian opera singer ever. Her voice conquered the world's greatest stages. Joan means Australian vocal brilliance.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (1956) | #89 |
| Babies named Joan in 1956 | 79 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 491 |
| Peak year | 1952 (125 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #67 |
| Years in records | 1952–1956 (5 years of data) |
Frequently asked about Joan
What does the name Joan mean?
Joan means “Dove — gentle messenger of peace and hope” from Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Joan?
Joan has Hebrew origin. The traditional meaning is “Dove — gentle messenger of peace and hope”.
How popular is Joan in Australia?
Joan ranked #89 in Australia in 1956 — given to 79 babies that year.
When was Joan most popular?
Joan peaked in 1952 with 125 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Joan a boy or girl name?
Joan is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Joans in registered births are female.
How long has Joan been recorded in Australia?
Joan appears in birth records in Australia across 5 years — from 1952 through 1956.