Joban
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Joban first appeared in US Social Security records in 2011.
Over 45 babies have been named Joban in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Joban is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #18,052 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #18,052
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Joban
Joban is a boy name .
Joban is currently ranked #18,052 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Joban include Job, Joy, Joie, and Jobkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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