JO
The meaning of the unisex name Jo is GOD IS GRACIOUS / MERCIFUL
Details on JO:
- Gender:
- Unisex
- Meaning(s):
- God is gracious / merciful
- Popularity for Girl:
- 7,833rd in the USA (top 25%)
- Popularity for Boy:
- 16,214th in the USA (bottom 5%)
- Origin(s)
- Themes / lists:
Latest USA SSA birth information:
33 births
JO as a GIRL in 2024
11 births
JO as a BOY in 2024
The meaning(s) of JO:
The name Jo is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Jo is: Abbreviation of names like Joanna and Josephine. Also used as a prefix in compound names like Jobeth and Jolisa.
The name Jo is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Jo is: Abbreviation of names like Joanna and Josephine. Also used as a prefix in compound names like Jobeth and Jolisa.
The name Jo is a French baby name. In French the meaning of the name Jo is: May Jehovah add. Addition (to the family). Also can be a diminutive of Joanne: God is gracious. French form of Joanna (from the Latin, Johanna) and the feminine form of John.
The name Jo is a Latin baby name. In Latin the meaning of the name Jo is: God is gracious. Feminine form of John (from the Latin, Johanna).
USA SSA birth(s) for JO:
Here is the latest 16 years from USA social security list of total babies born with the name JO
JO as a girl
| Year | Girl Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 33 births |
| 2023 | 47 births |
| 2022 | 36 births |
| 2021 | 42 births |
| 2020 | 35 births |
| 2019 | 34 births |
| 2018 | 40 births |
| 2017 | 40 births |
| 2016 | 34 births |
| 2015 | 27 births |
| 2014 | 18 births |
| 2013 | 15 births |
| 2012 | 18 births |
| 2011 | 14 births |
| 2010 | 6 births |
| 2009 | 18 births |
JO as a boy
| Year | Boy Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 11 births |
| 2023 | 9 births |
| 2020 | 8 births |
| 2018 | 6 births |
| 2017 | 9 births |
| 2016 | 7 births |
| 2014 | 6 births |
| 2012 | 11 births |
| 2011 | 6 births |
| 2010 | 7 births |
| 2008 | 7 births |
| 2007 | 12 births |
| 2006 | 7 births |
| 2004 | 9 births |
| 2003 | 11 births |
| 2002 | 12 births |
About the name JO
**Jo**: A name of simple elegance, Jo is a diminutive form of names like Joseph or Joanna, tracing its roots back to Hebrew, where it signifies "God is gracious." This name resonates with warmth and humility, embodying a spirit of kindness and generosity. Popular in various cultures, Jo finds its home in English-speaking countries, where it has flourished as a standalone name, celebrated for its versatility and charm. In the realms of literature and art, Jo has often been associated with strong, independent characters, such as Jo March from Louisa May Alcott's *Little Women*, symbolizing resilience and creativity. The name also echoes in places like France and the Netherlands, where it is embraced as a nickname for names like José or Joséphine, adding a touch of international flair. Whether gracing a baby girl or boy, Jo is a name that carries with it an inviting warmth, a timeless grace, and a promise of boundless potential.
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