How Many People Are Named Jojo?

Complete statistics for the name Jojo: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Jojo
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Jojo is a rare, modern name with origins that aren't tied to a specific language, making it unique. Only 446 people in the US today carry this name, which means 1 in 740,375 Americans have it, truly setting it apart. The majority of Jojos are under 30, with 2016 being the peak birth year.

~275
Living in US
1 in 1,205,270
Americans
2016
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes playfulness
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Playful Energetic Creative
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 symbolizes adventure, change, and versatility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

120,211
Worldwide Bearers
#8,583
Global Rank
🇵🇭 Philippines
36,081
🇪🇬 Egypt
32,532
🇮🇩 Indonesia
8,835
🇮🇳 India
6,328
🇲🇿 Mozambique
6,240
🇬🇭 Ghana
5,001
🇺🇸 United States
4,035
🇸🇩 Sudan
2,578
🇷🇼 Rwanda
2,417
🇨🇩 DR Congo
1,794

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
250 (56%)
♀ Female
195 (44%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 26
282
Would be under 30 (61%)
159
Would be 30–60 (34%)
22
Would be over 60 (5%)

All 463 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2016

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
79
Classic Feel
15
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Jojo Through the Generations

Jojo stands out as a name that's gained traction in recent years, with its popularity peaking in 2016 when 26 babies were given this name. Today, the average Jojo is 26 years old, indicating that the name is predominantly embraced by younger parents. With 61% of those named Jojo falling under the age of 30, it's clear that this name is favored among the younger generation, reflecting a modern trend in naming choices.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 13
New York 5

✨ Similar Names to Jojo

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Jojo's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Jojo

How Many People Have the Name Jojo?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 275 people in the United States currently share the name Jojo. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,205,270 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Jojo a Common or Rare Name?

Jojo is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Jojo Mean?

Jojo means "modern coinage, evokes playfulness" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Jojo in SSA data, approximately 56% are male and 44% are female.

When Was Jojo Most Popular?

The name Jojo reached peak popularity in 2016, with 26 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Jojo?

Approximately 275 people named Jojo live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 275. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,205,270 Americans.

Is Jojo a rare name?

Jojo is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,205,270 Americans has this name.

What does the name Jojo mean?

Jojo means "modern coinage, evokes playfulness" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Jojo more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 56% of people named Jojo are male and 44% are female.

When was Jojo most popular?

Jojo peaked in 2016 with 26 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US275
All-Time Births275
1 in X1 in 1,205,270
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age26
Peak Year2016
World Rank#8,583
Male %56%
Female %44%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.