How Many People Are Named Jo?

180,866

people in the United States are named Jo

1 in 1,852 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#430

⭐ Uncommon

Population Percentage

0.0540%

Of US population

Peak Year

1954

8,077 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English, German, Dutch
Pronunciation: JO (English)
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

Short form of JOAN (1), JOANNA, JOSEPHINE, or other names that begin with Jo. It is primarily masculine in German and Dutch, short for JOHANNES or JOSEF.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
99.0%
Male
1.0%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 74.4 years old

Young (<30) 1,185
0.7%
Adult (30–60) 18,041
10%
Senior (>60) 161,640
89.4%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1881 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

Texas 19,470
New York 12,229
California 9,500
Ohio 8,336
Illinois 7,819
Pennsylvania 7,267
Tennessee 6,165
North Carolina 6,152
Alabama 5,651
Kentucky 5,398

💡 Fun Facts About "Jo"

  • 44 babies were named Jo in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1954
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1881
  • Most popular in Texas

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