Joon
Every Joon since 1971 — 564 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Joon
Joon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,116 in 2025 with 19 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 564 American babies have been named Joon — about 87% boys and 13% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 29 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Joon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Joon year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #9,750 | 19 | #5,116 |
| 2024 | — | — | 26 | #4,136 |
| 2023 | 7 | #12,746 | 18 | #5,349 |
| 2022 | 7 | #12,837 | 10 | #8,021 |
| 2021 | — | — | 19 | #5,010 |
| 2020 | 7 | #12,751 | 6 | #11,253 |
| 2019 | — | — | 13 | #6,588 |
| 2018 | — | — | 10 | #7,871 |
| 2017 | 5 | #17,040 | 8 | #9,253 |
| 2016 | — | — | 12 | #6,920 |
| 2015 | — | — | 11 | #7,290 |
| 2014 | 5 | #17,758 | 8 | #9,187 |
| 2013 | 5 | #17,833 | 11 | #7,275 |
| 2012 | 8 | #12,754 | 11 | #7,280 |
| 2011 | 7 | #14,007 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | 9 | #8,438 |
| 2009 | 5 | #18,620 | 13 | #6,611 |
| 2008 | — | — | 7 | #10,430 |
| 2007 | 7 | #14,602 | 16 | #5,549 |
| 2006 | — | — | 10 | #7,704 |
| 2005 | — | — | 10 | #7,383 |
| 2004 | — | — | 14 | #5,634 |
| 2003 | — | — | 16 | #4,923 |
| 2002 | — | — | 7 | #8,899 |
| 2001 | — | — | 8 | #7,904 |
| 2000 | — | — | 12 | #5,733 |
| 1995 | — | — | 10 | #5,694 |
| 1990 | — | — | 9 | #5,585 |
| 1985 | — | — | 8 | #4,915 |
| 1980 | — | — | 7 | #5,212 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Joon in 2025?
Joon ranked #5,116 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 19 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Joon?
564 babies have been named Joon in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Joon most popular?
Joon peaked in 2025, when 29 newborns received the name.
Is Joon a boy or girl name?
Joon is used for both: about 13% of babies named Joon have been girls and 87% boys.
Is the name Joon rising or falling?
Joon is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.