Holding steady, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Jojo since 1957
Babies named Jojo per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2007, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Jojo's real moment was 1975.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 10 | 0 |
| 1960s | 12 | 5 |
| 1970s | 19 | 74 |
| 1980s | 13 | 34 |
| 1990s | 0 | 14 |
| 2000s | 29 | 54 |
| 2010s | 68 | 46 |
| 2020s | 58 | 40 |
Meaning & origin
Jojo is an uncommon unisex name in the United States, first recorded in 1969. It reached its peak popularity in 1975, though even then it was a rare choice. As of 2025, it ranks 12,008th nationally, with an incidence of 1 in 341,615 births. The name's trajectory has been stable over recent decades, never experiencing a sharp rise or fall. Jojo's top states of usage are not concentrated in any region, reflecting its sporadic, nationwide presence. As a modern coinage, it lacks deep historical roots but carries a playful, rhythmic quality that appeals to parents seeking a short, informal name.
Jojo is a reduplicated or rhyming name that emerged in the United States in the mid-20th century. It is likely derived from names like Joseph, Joanna, or Josephine, following a pattern of affectionate double-syllable nicknames. It gained some cultural visibility through song titles and celebrities, but its use as a given name remains sporadic.
Sibling names for Jojo
Names that share Jojo's style, for a brother or sister.
