Jo
Pronunciation: [ j-OH ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Jo first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,056 babies have been named Jo in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jo is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #7,996 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,996
- Total SSA Count
- 11
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Jo is also used as a girl name, ranked #4308.
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About the Name Jo
Jo is a boy name .
Is Jo a boy or girl name? Jo is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #7,996 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #4,308. Jo is more commonly used as a girl name.
Jo is currently ranked #7,996 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Jo include John, Joseph, Josiah, Joshua, Jonathan . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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