Joash
Every Joash since 1980 — 406 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Joash
Joash is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,613 in 2025 with 22 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1980, 406 American babies have been named Joash. Its peak came in 2024, when 29 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 Joash stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Joash year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | #4,613 |
| 2024 | 29 | #3,842 |
| 2023 | 18 | #5,347 |
| 2022 | 9 | #8,620 |
| 2021 | 20 | #4,851 |
| 2020 | 8 | #9,099 |
| 2019 | 19 | #5,048 |
| 2018 | 12 | #6,904 |
| 2017 | 10 | #7,844 |
| 2016 | 19 | #5,032 |
| 2015 | 16 | #5,619 |
| 2014 | 8 | #9,182 |
| 2013 | 13 | #6,423 |
| 2012 | 18 | #5,136 |
| 2011 | 18 | #5,084 |
| 2010 | 14 | #6,193 |
| 2009 | 15 | #5,939 |
| 2008 | 14 | #6,243 |
| 2007 | 13 | #6,431 |
| 2006 | 10 | #7,700 |
| 2005 | 8 | #8,676 |
| 2004 | 9 | #7,845 |
| 2003 | 13 | #5,706 |
| 2002 | 8 | #8,022 |
| 2001 | 8 | #7,897 |
| 2000 | 5 | #11,215 |
| 1995 | 6 | #8,284 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 6 | #5,879 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Joash in 2025?
Joash ranked #4,613 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 22 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Joash?
406 babies have been named Joash in the United States since 1980, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Joash most popular?
Joash peaked in 2024, when 29 newborns received the name.
Is Joash a boy or girl name?
Joash is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Joash rising or falling?
Joash is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.