Loann
From the Scottish language, meaning "little one" or "little champion".
Name Census estimates that about 206 living Americans carry the first name Loann. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Loann today is around 71 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Loann births was 1957 (20 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Loann. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Loann is about 71 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Loanns were born before 1965.
People living today
206
~ 1 in 1,663,856 Americans
Peak year
1957
20 babies that year
Average age
71
years old
1969 SSA rank
#8,112
Tracked since 1932
Popularity
Loann: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Loann from the 1930s through to the 1960s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 137 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1950s peak, Loann remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Loann by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Loann during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Loanns live
Origin
Meaning and history of Loann
The name Loann is of uncertain origin, with no clear consensus among scholars regarding its linguistic roots or cultural background. Some suggest it may be a variation of the French name Loan, derived from the Germanic name Hlodan, meaning "loud" or "famous." Others speculate it could be a feminized form of the Irish name Luan, meaning "warrior."
There are no definitive historical records or ancient texts that definitively trace the origins of the name Loann. It appears to be a relatively modern invention, possibly emerging as a creative spelling or combination of existing names.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Loann are relatively recent, with no prominent historical figures bearing this name in antiquity. One of the earliest documented individuals with this name was Loann Fitzgerald, an American writer and journalist born in 1949, known for her work on women's issues and feminist perspectives.
Another notable Loann was Loann Kamau, a Kenyan-born British artist and sculptor active in the late 20th century, whose works explored themes of identity, migration, and cultural exchange. She was born in 1962 and gained recognition for her unique fusion of traditional African motifs with contemporary artistic styles.
In the field of music, Loann Byrne was a Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist who gained popularity in the 1970s and 1980s for her folk-rock compositions. Born in 1945, she was known for her poetic lyrics and introspective melodies.
Loann Kaczka, born in 1961, was a Polish-American entrepreneur and business leader who co-founded a successful software company in the 1990s, contributing to the growth of the technology industry in the United States.
Lastly, Loann Crabtree, born in 1938, was a British actor and theater director who made significant contributions to the London stage during the latter half of the 20th century, directing numerous acclaimed productions and mentoring emerging talents.
While the name Loann may have a relatively short documented history, these individuals have left their mark across various fields, showcasing the diversity and potential of this unique moniker.
People
Loann + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Loann as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Loann: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Loann?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 206 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Loann going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,663,856 US residents.
Is Loann a common name?
We classify Loann as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 338 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Loann most popular?
The single biggest year for Loann was 1957, when 20 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Loann is about 71 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Loann a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Loann in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.