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
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 74.4 years old
📈 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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