Joo
Pronunciation: [ j-OO ]
Joo is a girl baby name. Ranked #65,055 in the US.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Joo first appeared in US Social Security records in 1968.
Over 10 babies have been named Joo in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Joo is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #65,055 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #65,055
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Joo is also used as a boy name, ranked #30720.
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About the Name Joo
Joo is a girl name .
Is Joo a boy or girl name? Joo is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #65,055 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #30,720. Joo is more commonly used as a boy name.
Joo is currently ranked #65,055 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis