How Many People Are Named Jomo?

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

Jomo
Very Rare
Swahili

Jomo means 'ruler' in Swahili, making it a regal choice. Only 321 people named Jomo live in the US today, which is just 1 in 1,026,994 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1970 with 32 births.

~321
Living in US
1 in 1,026,994
Americans
1970
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Ruler
🌐
Origin
Swahili
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Confident Determined Strong
8
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 8 represents power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

6,702
Worldwide Bearers
#79,822
Global Rank
🇿🇦 South Africa
1,525
🇰🇪 Kenya
915
🇲🇼 Malawi
783
🇮🇩 Indonesia
681
🇺🇸 United States
565
🇬🇭 Ghana
393
🇳🇬 Nigeria
314
🇮🇳 India
196
🇹🇿 Tanzania
143
🇧🇼 Botswana
121

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
321 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 50
12
Would be under 30 (3%)
332
Would be 30–60 (94%)
11
Would be over 60 (3%)

All 355 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: 1970

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
76
Classic Feel
42
Modern Appeal
58
International
95

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

📜 Jomo Through the Generations

Jomo's journey through the generations shows a stable presence, with its peak occurring in 1970 when 32 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of those named Jomo are aged between 30 and 60, with only 12 individuals under 30 and 11 over 60. This distribution suggests a name that's both timeless and enduring, blending classic charm with modern appeal.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 25
New York 22
Michigan 5

⭐ Famous People Named Jomo

Jomo is an African masculine given name. Notable people with the name include:Jomo Kenyatta, first Prime Minister and President of Kenya Jomo Kwame Sundaram, Malaysian economist Jomo Sono, South African soccer club owner Jomo Thomas, American businessman Jomo Wilson, American Arena Football League player…

Full list on Wikipedia →

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Jomo's Swahili roots

📄 About the Name Jomo

How Many People Have the Name Jomo?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 321 people in the United States currently share the name Jomo. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,026,994 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Jomo a Common or Rare Name?

Jomo 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 Jomo Mean?

Jomo means "ruler" and comes from Swahili origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Jomo in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Jomo Most Popular?

The name Jomo reached peak popularity in 1970, with 32 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Jomo?

Approximately 321 people named Jomo live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 355. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,026,994 Americans.

Is Jomo a rare name?

Jomo is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,026,994 Americans has this name.

What does the name Jomo mean?

Jomo means "ruler" and comes from Swahili origins.

Is Jomo more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Jomo are male and 0% are female.

When was Jomo most popular?

Jomo peaked in 1970 with 32 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US321
All-Time Births355
1 in X1 in 1,026,994
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age50
Peak Year1970
World Rank#79,822
Male %100%
Female %0%

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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.