Joah
Every Joah since 1977 — 1,246 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Joah
Joah is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,028 in 2025 with 74 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 1,246 American babies have been named Joah. Its peak came in 2023, when 79 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 Joah stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Joah 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 | 5 | #15,965 | 74 | #2,028 |
| 2024 | — | — | 71 | #2,108 |
| 2023 | — | — | 79 | #1,960 |
| 2022 | — | — | 49 | #2,690 |
| 2021 | — | — | 57 | #2,396 |
| 2020 | — | — | 43 | #2,818 |
| 2019 | — | — | 55 | #2,443 |
| 2018 | — | — | 49 | #2,594 |
| 2017 | — | — | 50 | #2,547 |
| 2016 | — | — | 49 | #2,571 |
| 2015 | — | — | 58 | #2,286 |
| 2014 | — | — | 61 | #2,218 |
| 2013 | — | — | 37 | #3,028 |
| 2012 | — | — | 39 | #2,981 |
| 2011 | — | — | 50 | #2,488 |
| 2010 | — | — | 39 | #2,982 |
| 2009 | — | — | 41 | #2,925 |
| 2008 | — | — | 32 | #3,457 |
| 2007 | — | — | 41 | #2,893 |
| 2006 | — | — | 32 | #3,348 |
| 2005 | — | — | 31 | #3,280 |
| 2004 | — | — | 24 | #3,797 |
| 2003 | — | — | 25 | #3,572 |
| 2002 | — | — | 20 | #4,106 |
| 2001 | — | — | 18 | #4,373 |
| 2000 | — | — | 15 | #4,906 |
| 1995 | — | — | 12 | #4,949 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Joah in 2025?
Joah ranked #2,028 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 74 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Joah?
1,246 babies have been named Joah in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Joah most popular?
Joah peaked in 2023, when 79 newborns received the name.
Is Joah a boy or girl name?
Joah is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Joah rising or falling?
Joah is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.