Jojo
Primarily a boy's name of Hebrew origin with 262 recorded births. Also given to 201 girls.
Meaning & Origin
An affectionate short form of the female given names Joanne, Joanna, etc.
Jojo is a boy's and girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, a reduplication of Jo (a short form of Joseph or John), from the Hebrew Yosef (God will add) or Yochanan (God is gracious), meaning 'God will add' or 'God is gracious' — a playful, doubled nickname used as a given name.
With over 262 recorded births, Jojo is used in American and African communities as a nickname-name. In Ghana and West Africa, Jojo is a traditional Akan name given to boys born on Monday. The Beatles' song 'Get Back' (1969) features 'Jojo' as its protagonist. JoJo (born Joanna Noëlle Blagden Levesque, 1990), the American singer who had a remarkable #1 hit at age 13 with 'Leave (Get Out),' is the name's most prominent contemporary American bearer.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Jojo's final sounds are open, approachable — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Jojo softens that pattern, giving it a more versatile feel.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Jojo's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Jojo has 33+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1969.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 35 | #9138 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 46 | #9639 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 54 | #9644 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 14 | #7418 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 34 | #5730 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 74 | #3791 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 5 | #4700 | — |
The Story of Jojo
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2007, Jojo is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Jojo are most likely born between 1997 and 2017.
How rare is Jojo?
Only about 1 in every 327,273 babies born in 2024 was named Jojo — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1969, peaked in the 1970s with 74 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Jojo by the numbers
- Would fill 5 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(33 years, 1969–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11 | #7452 |
| 2023 | 6 | #11471 |
| 2022 | 7 | #10294 |
| 2021 | 11 | #7335 |
| 2019 | 7 | #10244 |
| 2017 | 8 | #9245 |
| 2016 | 8 | #9250 |
| 2013 | 8 | #9189 |
| 2012 | 6 | #11473 |
| 2010 | 9 | #8435 |
| 2009 | 6 | #11662 |
| 2008 | 9 | #8636 |
| 2007 | 13 | #6433 |
| 2006 | 5 | #12947 |
| 2003 | 9 | #7531 |
| 2002 | 7 | #8892 |
| 2001 | 5 | #11408 |
| 1994 | 9 | #6083 |
| 1990 | 5 | #8753 |
| 1988 | 7 | #6096 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Jojo as a Girl's Name
Jojo is a true unisex name. As a girl's name, it has 201 recorded births since 1957.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1969–2024