Jojean

A girl's name of Hebrew origin with 19 recorded U.S. births.

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Meaning & Origin

Jojean is a two-syllable girl's name with a clean, contemporary sound — among the most common endings in modern American names. With only 19 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.

Jojean is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Jojean is a girl's baby name, a playful compound of Jo and Jean — both ultimately rooted in Hebrew Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious.'

Doubling up on the same root name creates an affectionate, doubled warmth. Jojean has a mid-century American quality, reminiscent of the kind of cheerful, informal double names common in the American South and Midwest during the 1940s–60s.

EtymologyShow more

Jojean is cataloged under the Hebrew naming tradition. Hebrew names often carry theological significance — many embed references to God, virtues, or blessings within their structure.

In the U.S., Jojean has been recorded as a girl's name since 1939, with 19 total births. Browse the Hebrew names hub on this site to explore the broader family.

At a Glance

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Current Rank

Total births

Since 1939

1962

Peak year

13 births

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Popularity Over Time

Jojean has 2+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1939.

First appeared: 1939Peak: 1962 (13 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Jojean
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
1960s	13	#3669	▲
1930s	6	#4007	—

The Story of Jojean

A Baby Boomer name

Peaking in 1962, Jojean is a timeless Baby Boomer name. Girls named Jojean are most likely born between 1952 and 1962.

How rare is Jojean?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Jojean is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1939, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 1960s with 13 births that decade.

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(2 years, 1939–1962)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Jojean
Year	Births	Rank	Change
1962	13	#3669	+7 (116.7%)
1939	6	#4007	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jojean a boy's or girl's name?

Jojean is primarily a girl's name.

When was Jojean most popular?

Jojean reached its peak popularity in 1962 with 13 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Jojean?

Jojean is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 19 babies in the U.S. since 1939. Its peak was in 1962.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1939–1962