Jo Name Popularity and Statistics
Jo is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Jo?
Jo is spelled J-O. The name has 2 letters.
Jo Popularity in 2025
Rank#3,975
Recorded Births36
Rank#8,910
Recorded Births8
- Girls usage rose 232 places to #3,975 and recorded 2 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 1,653 places to #8,910 and recorded 3 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Jo Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2011 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 36 | #3,975 |
| 2025 | Boys | 8 | #8,910 |
| 2024 | Girls | 34 | #4,207 |
| 2024 | Boys | 11 | #7,257 |
| 2023 | Girls | 47 | #3,386 |
| 2023 | Boys | 9 | #8,255 |
| 2022 | Girls | 36 | #4,041 |
| 2021 | Girls | 42 | #3,614 |
| 2020 | Girls | 35 | #4,005 |
| 2020 | Boys | 8 | #8,739 |
| 2019 | Girls | 34 | #4,162 |
| 2018 | Girls | 40 | #3,739 |
| 2018 | Boys | 6 | #10,760 |
| 2017 | Girls | 40 | #3,769 |
| 2017 | Boys | 9 | #8,140 |
| 2016 | Girls | 34 | #4,250 |
| 2016 | Boys | 7 | #9,664 |
| 2015 | Girls | 27 | #4,981 |
| 2014 | Girls | 18 | #6,713 |
| 2014 | Boys | 6 | #10,717 |
| 2013 | Girls | 15 | #7,748 |
| 2012 | Girls | 18 | #6,872 |
| 2012 | Boys | 11 | #7,050 |
| 2011 | Girls | 14 | #8,196 |
When Was Jo Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1954 · Girls
8,052 recorded births
National rank #53
1955 · Girls
7,656 recorded births
National rank #58
1953 · Girls
7,513 recorded births
National rank #54
1952 · Girls
7,092 recorded births
National rank #55
Where Jo Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #2,487 | 7 |