Jo
Peaked at #51 nationally in 1947, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1881, Jo has been recorded 99% of the time for girls and 1% of the time for boys.
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Jo — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#51
in 1947
Current rank
#4314
in 2024
Years tracked
143
1881–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1881, Jo reached its peak popularity for girls in 1947, ranking #51 nationally with 6,724 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #6841 (2014) to #4314 (2024) — a 37% improvement.
As of 2024, Jo ranks #4314 nationally for girls, with 33 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #4,314 | 33 |
| 2023 | #3,397 | 47 |
| 2022 | #4,071 | 36 |
| 2021 | #3,639 | 42 |
| 2020 | #4,045 | 35 |
| 2019 | #4,208 | 34 |
| 2018 | #3,758 | 40 |
| 2017 | #3,806 | 40 |
Jo — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#1132
in 1935
Current rank
#7449
in 2024
Years tracked
106
1911–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1911, Jo reached its peak popularity for boys in 1935, ranking #1132 nationally with 34 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #11373 (2014) to #7449 (2024) — a 35% improvement.
As of 2024, Jo ranks #7449 nationally for boys, with 11 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #7,449 | 11 |
| 2023 | #8,551 | 9 |
| 2020 | #9,086 | 8 |
| 2018 | #11,418 | 6 |
| 2017 | #8,470 | 9 |
| 2016 | #10,176 | 7 |
| 2014 | #11,373 | 6 |
| 2012 | #7,274 | 11 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Jo most popular?
Jo was most popular in 1947, when it ranked #51 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Jo becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Jo?
At least 180,866 babies have been recorded with the name Jo in the US since 1881, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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