Joban
A boy's name of Sanskrit origin with 45 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 5 letters and two syllables, Joban hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a boy's name in the U.S. since 2011, with 45 total recorded births.
Currently ranked #11546, Joban is familiar enough that people will recognize it but not so common that your child shares it with three classmates.
In the most recent SSA release, Joban ranks #11546 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Joban is a boy's baby name of Punjabi origin, from the Sanskrit-derived yauvan ('youth, youthfulness'), meaning 'youthful' or 'full of life.' Used in Sikh families as a name celebrating the vitality and energy of youth, it carries the optimism of new beginnings.
Joban is a name that wishes its bearer perpetual youthfulness — not just physical youth, but the energy, curiosity, and openness that youth represents. A beautiful Punjabi aspiration for any child.
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The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Joban's final sounds are clean, contemporary — among the most common endings in modern American names. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Joban softens that pattern, giving it a more versatile feel.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Joban's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Joban has 7+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2011.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 19 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 26 | — |
The Story of Joban
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2017, Joban is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Joban are most likely born between 2011 and 2024.
How rare is Joban?
Only about 1 in every 600,000 babies born in 2024 was named Joban — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2011, peaked in the 2010s with 26 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(7 years, 2011–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | #11546 |
| 2023 | 7 | #10194 |
| 2022 | 6 | #11518 |
| 2018 | 6 | #11421 |
| 2017 | 8 | #9242 |
| 2015 | 6 | #11344 |
| 2011 | 6 | #11496 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2011–2024