Joe
Peaked at #20 nationally in 1880, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Joe has been recorded 2% of the time for girls and 98% of the time for boys.
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Joe — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#399
in 1934
Last ranked
#18900
in 2007
Years tracked
121
1880–2007
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Joe reached its peak popularity for girls in 1934, ranking #399 nationally with 265 babies given the name that year.
Joe hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2007, when it stood at #18900.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | #18,900 | 5 |
| 2001 | #14,324 | 6 |
| 1998 | #15,200 | 5 |
| 1997 | #12,793 | 6 |
| 1996 | #7,822 | 11 |
| 1995 | #8,356 | 10 |
| 1994 | #12,472 | 6 |
| 1993 | #11,085 | 7 |
Joe — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#20
in 1880
Current rank
#883
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Joe was already at its most popular for boys in 1880 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #20), with 731 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #568 (2014) to #883 (2024) — a 36% drop.
As of 2024, Joe ranks #883 nationally for boys, with 272 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #883 | 272 |
| 2023 | #908 | 256 |
| 2022 | #895 | 262 |
| 2021 | #794 | 310 |
| 2020 | #728 | 337 |
| 2019 | #707 | 350 |
| 2018 | #697 | 347 |
| 2017 | #685 | 365 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Joe most popular?
Joe was most popular in 1880, when it ranked #20 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Joe becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Joe?
At least 464,326 babies have been recorded with the name Joe in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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