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 his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Jo becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Jo is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 1740 places over the last five years to #4002 in 2022. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.

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.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #4002

Jo

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 distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.