Holding steady, #8,243 for boys today.
Popularity of Joram since 1982
Babies named Joram per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2000, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Joram's real moment was 2012.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 27 |
| 1990s | 58 |
| 2000s | 66 |
| 2010s | 89 |
| 2020s | 49 |
Meaning & origin
Joram is a rare biblical name with a strong meaning. In 2025, it ranked 8,243, with approximately 1 in 189,786 baby boys receiving the name. Its peak year was 2012, and its trajectory has been stable over recent decades. The name first appeared on U.S. records in 1982, but it has never broken into widespread use. While not associated with any particular U.S. state, Joram remains a distinctive choice with deep Old Testament roots.
Joram is a Hebrew name derived from the biblical name Yehoram, meaning 'Yahweh is exalted.' In the Old Testament, Joram was a king of Israel and also a king of Judah. The name has been used sparingly in English-speaking countries since the Protestant Reformation, though it remains uncommon.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jory
Variants: Jehoram, Yoram
Sibling names for Joram
Names that share Joram's style, for a brother or sister.
