Will my child share the name Jo with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Jo per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Jo in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Jo becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Jo is rising: up 808 places since 2016, to #4,002 in 2022. Its best recorded position was #736 in 1996.

Is Jo a good choice for a distinctive name?

Jo is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Jo a popular baby name in the United States?

Jo does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #4002

Jo

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Jo is a distinctive choice, ranked #4002 in 2022. Your child is likely to be the only Jo in their class.

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UK Rank 2022

#4002

About the Name Jo

Jo is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 1740 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #736 in 1996 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

Jo is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Jo in their class.