Boy nameCurrently #2,845 in the USRising
Joab
2 syllablesPeak year: 20244 lettersStarts with J
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Joab's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Joab's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Joab |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 9 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 10 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 11 |
| 1990 | 14 |
| 1991 | 15 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1993 | 16 |
| 1994 | 13 |
| 1995 | 16 |
| 1996 | 17 |
| 1997 | 14 |
| 1998 | 17 |
| 1999 | 17 |
| 2000 | 15 |
| 2001 | 16 |
| 2002 | 22 |
| 2003 | 16 |
| 2004 | 20 |
| 2005 | 17 |
| 2006 | 20 |
| 2007 | 31 |
| 2008 | 24 |
| 2009 | 21 |
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2011 | 21 |
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2013 | 35 |
| 2014 | 23 |
| 2015 | 33 |
| 2016 | 30 |
| 2017 | 29 |
| 2018 | 32 |
| 2019 | 31 |
| 2020 | 25 |
| 2021 | 42 |
| 2022 | 41 |
| 2023 | 40 |
| 2024 | 45 |
Joab through the decades
- Joab peaked in 2024, when 45 babies were named Joab in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Joab has risen 55% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Joab currently ranks #2,845 in the US and is on the rise.