Girl
Jo
God is gracious
About Jo
Brilliantly minimalist, Jo embodies the principle that true elegance lies in simplicity. This name cuts through complexity with refreshing directness, offering your daughter the gift of clarity in an often convoluted world.
Jo requires no explanation, no spelling clarification, no unnecessary elaboration—it simply is, much like the confident individual she'll become.
Don't mistake brevity for limitation; Jo provides a strong foundation upon which your daughter can build any identity she chooses. Unlike names that carry heavy expectations or predetermined personas, Jo offers freedom—a blank canvas rather than a prescribed path.
Consider the practical advantages: forms are completed quickly, introductions are effortless, and first impressions focus on her personality rather than navigating an elaborate name.
Throughout history, the most iconic individuals have often been known by concise, powerful names. Jo joins this tradition, suggesting someone who values substance over showiness, authenticity over artificial complexity.
Popularity of the Name Jo
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1881 | #881 | |||
| 1883 | #669 | |||
| 1884 | #888 | |||
| 1885 | #676 | |||
| 1886 | #621 | |||
| 1889 | #824 | |||
| 1891 | #710 | |||
| 1892 | #846 | |||
| 1894 | #802 | |||
| 1896 | #715 | |||
| 1897 | #811 | |||
| 1898 | #830 | |||
| 1899 | #801 | |||
| 1900 | #753 | |||
| 1901 | #754 | |||
| 1902 | #678 | |||
| 1903 | #617 | |||
| 1904 | #692 | |||
| 1905 | #606 | |||
| 1906 | #619 | |||
| 1907 | #660 | |||
| 1908 | #548 | |||
| 1909 | #610 | |||
| 1910 | #676 | |||
| 1911 | #680 | |||
| 1912 | #593 | |||
| 1913 | #538 | |||
| 1914 | #550 | |||
| 1915 | #571 | |||
| 1916 | #539 | |||
| 1917 | #563 | |||
| 1918 | #479 | |||
| 1919 | #437 | |||
| 1920 | #444 | |||
| 1921 | #417 | |||
| 1922 | #376 | |||
| 1923 | #334 | |||
| 1924 | #285 | |||
| 1925 | #264 | |||
| 1926 | #222 | |||
| 1927 | #203 | |||
| 1928 | #179 | |||
| 1929 | #140 | |||
| 1930 | #131 | |||
| 1931 | #116 | |||
| 1932 | #103 | |||
| 1933 | #90 | |||
| 1934 | #75 | |||
| 1935 | #73 | |||
| 1936 | #72 | |||
| 1937 | #73 | |||
| 1938 | #78 | |||
| 1939 | #70 | |||
| 1940 | #72 | |||
| 1941 | #66 | |||
| 1942 | #65 | |||
| 1943 | #63 | |||
| 1944 | #61 | |||
| 1945 | #60 | |||
| 1946 | #53 | |||
| 1947 | #51 | |||
| 1948 | #56 | |||
| 1949 | #60 | |||
| 1950 | #64 | |||
| 1951 | #67 | |||
| 1952 | #55 | |||
| 1953 | #54 | |||
| 1954 | #53 | |||
| 1955 | #58 | |||
| 1956 | #69 | |||
| 1957 | #83 | |||
| 1958 | #91 | |||
| 1959 | #115 | #328 | ||
| 1960 | #134 | |||
| 1961 | #152 | |||
| 1962 | #167 | |||
| 1963 | #177 | |||
| 1964 | #184 | |||
| 1965 | #183 | |||
| 1966 | #200 | |||
| 1967 | #214 | |||
| 1968 | #226 | |||
| 1969 | #251 | |||
| 1970 | #272 | |||
| 1971 | #302 | #513 | ||
| 1972 | #325 | #367 | ||
| 1973 | #332 | #359 | ||
| 1974 | #366 | #410 | ||
| 1975 | #392 | #397 | ||
| 1976 | #461 | #408 | ||
| 1977 | #509 | #568 | ||
| 1978 | #549 | #378 | ||
| 1979 | #589 | #496 | ||
| 1980 | #540 | #592 | ||
| 1981 | #547 | |||
| 1982 | #665 | #484 | ||
| 1983 | #771 | |||
| 1984 | #769 | #489 | ||
| 1985 | #926 | #551 | ||
| 1997 | #946 | |||
| 1998 | #753 | |||
| 1999 | #938 | |||
| 2001 | #903 | |||
| 1986 | #567 | |||
| 1988 | #466 | |||
| 1989 | #533 | |||
| 2018 | #952 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland
Variations of Name Jo
Names Similar to Jo
Nicknames for Jo
- Joey
- Jojo
- Joy
