boy's name
Joban
JOH-bun (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 389
Joban is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in Canada in 2011, when 14 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in Canada.
- Today about 1 in 21,805 babies in Canada is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 2002.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Joban Over Time
Births per decade in Canada, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2024.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 85 |
| 2010s | 90 |
| 2020s (to 2024) | 48 |
How Popular Is Joban?
In 2024, Joban was given to 14 babies in Canada. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Joban Is Used
Figures for Canada leave out any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Joban
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Joban Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Joban over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Joban
- English JOH-bun
Sibling Names for Joban
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Joban — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Joban
How popular is the name Joban?
In 2024, Joban was given to 14 babies in Canada. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Joban a girl's or a boy's name?
Joban is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Joban?
Joban has 2 syllables.
When was Joban most popular?
Joban peaked in 2011, when 14 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Joban a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Joban currently ranks #1,600 in Canada. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.