Masculine dossier · first seen 1977
Joah
Rising
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
2023
Peak births
79
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
Quick answers about Joah
How many people are named Joah?
An estimated 1,226 living Americans are named Joah.
How rare is Joah?
Joah is uncommon among babies today, with 74 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 6.3% from its 2023 peak.
How old is the typical Joah?
The median age of a living American named Joah is approximately 11 years, with most bearers falling between 5 and 18 years old.
Is Joah still popular?
Yes — Joah is currently rising in popularity, with 74 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 1.3× higher than the previous decade.
1977Peak 20232025
Peak year
2023
Decline from peak
6.3%
2025
74
All-time
1,241