NAME PROFILE
Jo
Jo is a short form of several names, primarily Joanna and Joseph. It signifies grace and favor, and carries a friendly, approachable vibe.
Key Stats
| Total births | 180,911 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1954 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 28%CA — 19%OK — 18%OH — 17%AR — 17%
Notable People
Joan of Arc (French heroine) · Joan Baez (American folk singer) · Joe Biden (46th President of the United States) · Jodie Foster (Academy Award-winning actress) · Joan Jett (Rock musician)
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