How Many People Are Named Joas?

Complete statistics for the name Joas: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Joas
Very Rare
Old German

Joas is a rare name with origins in Old German, meaning 'supplanter.' Only 269 people named Joas live in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,228,889 Americans. The majority, 84%, are under 30, showing its status as a genuinely modern name.

~289
Living in US
1 in 1,146,883
Americans
2021
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Supplanter
🌐
Origin
Old German
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Determined Strong Confident
9
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 9 are believed to be compassionate and understanding.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

11,514
Worldwide Bearers
#55,727
Global Rank
🇧🇷 Brazil
5,300
🇹🇿 Tanzania
1,649
🇿🇦 South Africa
833
🇺🇬 Uganda
643
🇲🇱 Mali
608
🇨🇩 DR Congo
233
🇵🇭 Philippines
221
🇳🇦 Namibia
204
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
195
🇰🇪 Kenya
155

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
269 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 17
229
Would be under 30 (84%)
44
Would be 30–60 (16%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 273 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2021

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
72
Classic Feel
9
Modern Appeal
100
International
96

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Joas Through the Generations

Joas, a name with roots in Old German, has seen a steady rise in popularity since its peak in 2021 when 14 babies were given this name. With an average age of 17, Joas is predominantly found among younger generations, with 229 individuals under 30 years old. This trend suggests that Joas is becoming increasingly popular among new parents, continuing its journey as a modern choice.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Indiana 5
Ohio 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Joas's Old German roots

📄 About the Name Joas

How Many People Have the Name Joas?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 289 people in the United States currently share the name Joas. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,146,883 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Joas a Common or Rare Name?

Joas is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Joas Mean?

Joas means "supplanter" and comes from Old German origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Joas in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Joas Most Popular?

The name Joas reached peak popularity in 2021, with 14 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Joas?

Approximately 289 people named Joas live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 289. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,146,883 Americans.

Is Joas a rare name?

Joas is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,146,883 Americans has this name.

What does the name Joas mean?

Joas means "supplanter" and comes from Old German origins.

Is Joas more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Joas are male and 0% are female.

When was Joas most popular?

Joas peaked in 2021 with 14 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US289
All-Time Births289
1 in X1 in 1,146,883
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age17
Peak Year2021
World Rank#55,727
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.