Joao Name Popularity and Statistics
Joao is predominantly used for boys. 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 Joao?
Joao is spelled J-O-A-O. The name has 4 letters.
Joao Popularity in 2025
Rank#1,466
Recorded Births121
- Boys usage fell 79 places to #1,466 and recorded 14 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.
Joao Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 121 | #1,466 |
| 2024 | Boys | 135 | #1,387 |
| 2023 | Boys | 107 | #1,623 |
| 2022 | Boys | 96 | #1,737 |
| 2021 | Boys | 79 | #1,915 |
| 2020 | Boys | 76 | #1,922 |
| 2019 | Boys | 55 | #2,421 |
| 2018 | Boys | 57 | #2,325 |
| 2017 | Boys | 60 | #2,217 |
| 2016 | Boys | 51 | #2,477 |
| 2015 | Boys | 41 | #2,864 |
| 2014 | Boys | 48 | #2,542 |
| 2013 | Boys | 38 | #2,955 |
| 2012 | Boys | 38 | #3,002 |
| 2011 | Boys | 41 | #2,852 |
| 2010 | Boys | 36 | #3,128 |
| 2009 | Boys | 57 | #2,287 |
| 2008 | Boys | 61 | #2,186 |
| 2007 | Boys | 43 | #2,765 |
| 2006 | Boys | 63 | #2,082 |
| 2005 | Boys | 63 | #1,983 |
| 2004 | Boys | 47 | #2,376 |
| 2003 | Boys | 38 | #2,620 |
| 2002 | Boys | 52 | #2,068 |
When Was Joao 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.
2024 · Boys
135 recorded births
National rank #1,387
2025 · Boys
121 recorded births
National rank #1,466
2023 · Boys
107 recorded births
National rank #1,623
2022 · Boys
96 recorded births
National rank #1,737
Where Joao 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 Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CT | #382 | 7 |
| MA | #438 | 11 |
| NJ | #766 | 8 |
| IN | #949 | 5 |
| VA | #1,089 | 5 |
| PA | #1,094 | 6 |
| TX | #1,217 | 17 |
| CA | #1,241 | 15 |