Joc
A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 30 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Joc peaked during the Gen Alpha era, when 9 babies received this name in a single year (2023). That era was defined by creative, boundary-pushing naming, and Joc has a more concentrated history, reflecting a specific cultural moment rather than a broad generational wave.
Joc is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Joc is a boy's baby name, a minimal short form likely derived from Jacques or Jock — both forms of James, from Hebrew Yaakov, meaning 'supplanter.' In some European traditions, Joc appears as a nickname or regional variant.
Three letters, no compromise — Joc is the kind of name that says everything it needs to with maximum efficiency.
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Phonetically, Joc belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their sharp, distinct ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. At one syllable, it has a punchy, memorable cadence that makes an immediate impression.
Within the Hebrew naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Hebrew names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Joc’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Joc has 5+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2016.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 19 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 11 | — |
The Story of Joc
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2023, Joc is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Joc are most likely born between 2016 and 2023.
How rare is Joc?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Joc is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2016, peaked in the 2020s with 19 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(5 years, 2016–2023)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 9 | #8553 |
| 2022 | 5 | #13213 |
| 2020 | 5 | #12978 |
| 2019 | 5 | #13040 |
| 2016 | 6 | #11367 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2016–2023