Masculine dossier · first seen 1965
Joab
Rising
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
2025
Peak births
60
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
Quick answers about Joab
How many people are named Joab?
An estimated 981 living Americans are named Joab.
How rare is Joab?
Joab is uncommon among babies today, with 60 boys receiving the name in 2025, matching its recorded peak.
How old is the typical Joab?
The median age of a living American named Joab is approximately 15 years, with most bearers falling between 6 and 28 years old.
Is Joab still popular?
Yes — Joab is currently rising in popularity, with 60 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 1.6× higher than the previous decade.
1965Peak 20252025
Peak year
2025
Decline from peak
0%
2025
60
All-time
1,000