Joab

Boy name

Joab has been given to 1,000 babies in the U.S. since 1965. It peaked in 2025.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,000

Peak year

2025 (60 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1965

10-year trend

▲ +82%

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Joab — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Joangirl

488,939 babies since 1880

Jobboy

3,399 babies since 1891

Joaoboy

2,353 babies since 1918

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FAQ

How popular is the name Joab?

Joab has been given to 1,000 babies in the U.S. since 1965. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Joab peak?

Joab peaked in 2025, when 60 babies were given the name.

Is Joab a girl or boy name?

Joab is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Joab are boys).

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