Jojuan
A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 123 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Jojuan is a two-syllable boy's name with a clean, contemporary sound — among the most common endings in modern American names. With only 123 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Jojuan is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Jojuan is a boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, an inventive American compound combining Jo (from Joseph, meaning 'God will add') and Juan (the Spanish form of John, meaning 'God is gracious'). This creative fusion carries double the divine blessing in a single melodic name.
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Jojuan 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., Jojuan has been recorded as a boy's name since 1984, with 123 total births. Browse the Hebrew names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Jojuan has 15+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1984.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 33 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 56 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 34 | — |
The Story of Jojuan
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2000, Jojuan is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Jojuan are most likely born between 1990 and 2003.
How rare is Jojuan?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Jojuan is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1984, peaked in the 1990s with 56 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Jojuan by the numbers
- Would fill 3 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(15 years, 1984–2003)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 5 | #11765 |
| 2002 | 7 | #8893 |
| 2001 | 8 | #7899 |
| 2000 | 13 | #5430 |
| 1999 | 8 | #7486 |
| 1998 | 10 | #6050 |
| 1997 | 8 | #6919 |
| 1996 | 8 | #6789 |
| 1995 | 12 | #4952 |
| 1994 | 5 | #9512 |
| 1990 | 5 | #8754 |
| 1989 | 8 | #5908 |
| 1988 | 6 | #6814 |
| 1986 | 10 | #4291 |
| 1984 | 10 | #4060 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1984–2003