Jojo
An affectionate short form of the female given names Joanne, Joanna, etc.
Every Jojo since 1957 — 476 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jojo
Jojo is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,895 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1957, 476 American babies have been named Jojo — about 56% boys and 44% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2016, when 26 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jojo stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jojo year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,368 | 5 | #12,895 |
| 2024 | 7 | #12,744 | 11 | #7,488 |
| 2023 | 12 | #8,706 | 6 | #11,484 |
| 2022 | 7 | #12,834 | 7 | #10,297 |
| 2021 | 6 | #14,269 | 11 | #7,338 |
| 2020 | 18 | #6,463 | — | — |
| 2019 | 12 | #8,823 | 7 | #10,247 |
| 2018 | 12 | #8,874 | — | — |
| 2017 | 8 | #12,137 | 8 | #9,250 |
| 2016 | 18 | #6,764 | 8 | #9,252 |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | 11 | #9,888 | 8 | #9,189 |
| 2012 | — | — | 6 | #11,474 |
| 2011 | 7 | #14,001 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | 9 | #8,435 |
| 2009 | 10 | #11,038 | 6 | #11,662 |
| 2008 | 5 | #18,840 | 9 | #8,636 |
| 2007 | — | — | 13 | #6,435 |
| 2006 | 8 | #12,920 | 5 | #12,951 |
| 2005 | 6 | #15,367 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — | 9 | #7,531 |
| 2002 | — | — | 7 | #8,892 |
| 2001 | — | — | 5 | #11,409 |
| 2000 | — | — | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | 5 | #8,756 |
| 1985 | 6 | #9,839 | — | — |
| 1980 | 7 | #8,529 | 9 | #4,307 |
| 1975 | — | — | 12 | #3,146 |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | 7 | #5,395 | — | — |
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Famous people named Jojo
- Jojo Moyes Writer · b. 1969
- JoJo Singer · b. 1990
- JoJo Siwa Youtuber · b. 2003
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jojo mean?
An affectionate short form of the female given names Joanne, Joanna, etc.
How popular is the name Jojo in 2025?
Jojo ranked #12,895 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jojo?
476 babies have been named Jojo in the United States since 1957, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jojo most popular?
Jojo peaked in 2016, when 26 newborns received the name.
Is Jojo a boy or girl name?
Jojo is used for both: about 44% of babies named Jojo have been girls and 56% boys.
Is the name Jojo rising or falling?
Jojo is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jojo?
Well-known people named Jojo include Jojo Moyes (writer), JoJo (singer), JoJo Siwa (youtuber).