Rising since 1996, #2,572 for boys today.
Popularity of Jhoan since 1996
Babies named Jhoan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 34 |
| 2000s | 168 |
| 2010s | 172 |
| 2020s | 283 |
Meaning & origin
Jhoan first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1996, a relatively recent addition to the American naming landscape. Since then, its usage has steadily climbed, with a peak in 2023 driven largely by Spanish-speaking communities. As of 2025, the name ranks 2,572 nationally, with an incidence of 1 in 33,492 births. The name is most popular in North Carolina, where it saw the highest concentration of new Jhoans. While its root form Joan has a long history as a feminine name, Jhoan has emerged as a distinctly masculine variant, fitting a pattern of names ending in 'n' that are popular in Latin American cultures, such as Johan or Ean.
Jhoan is a Spanish variant of Joan, which itself is a feminine form of John, ultimately from the Hebrew name Yohanan (יוחנן), meaning 'God is gracious'. While Joan has historically been used for both genders, Jhoan has emerged as a masculine given name in Spanish-speaking communities, particularly in Latin America. The name gained traction in the United States starting in the late 1990s, likely influenced by similar phonetic variants like Johan.
Where Jhoan is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jo, Jojo, Jho, J
Sibling names for Jhoan
Names that share Jhoan's style, for a brother or sister.
