How Many People Are Named Joo?
Complete statistics for the name Joo: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Joo is a very rare female name, with only 14 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 23,129,490 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1968 with 5 births, and it's remained stable since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 4 symbolizes stability and practicality.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 45All 15 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: 1968Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Joo Through the Generations
Joo has seen a steady presence in the United States since its peak in 1968, when there were 5 births. Over the decades, the name has maintained a small but loyal following, with a total of 15 births recorded throughout history. Today, most people named Joo are aged between 30 and 60, with an average age of 45, indicating a generation that embraced this unique moniker during its heyday.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Joo's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Joo
How Many People Have the Name Joo?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,254 people in the United States currently share the name Joo. That works out to roughly 1 in every 101,859 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Joo a Common or Rare Name?
Joo 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 Joo Mean?
Joo means "creative variant of Joo" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Joo in SSA data, approximately 36% are male and 64% are female.
When Was Joo Most Popular?
The name Joo reached peak popularity in 1968, with 5 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 Joo?
Approximately 3,254 people named Joo live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,254. That works out to roughly 1 in 101,859 Americans.
Is Joo a rare name?
Joo is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 101,859 Americans has this name.
What does the name Joo mean?
Joo means "creative variant of Joo" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Joo more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 36% of people named Joo are male and 64% are female.
When was Joo most popular?
Joo peaked in 1968 with 5 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.