Will my child share the name Joao with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 20 UK babies named Joao per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Joao in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Joao becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Joao has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 92 places in the last five years. Its peak was #711 in 2007. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Joao a good choice for a distinctive name?

Joao 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 Joao a popular baby name in the United States?

Joao 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 #1322

Joao

Joao is a distinctive choice, ranked #1322 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Joao in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#1322

About the Name Joao

Joao has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 92 places in five years. It was most popular in 2007 at #711 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

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