Boy nameCurrently #1,405 in the USRising
Joao
//ˈdʒoʊoʊ//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20244 lettersStarts with J
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Joao's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Joao's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Joao |
|---|---|
| 1918 | 11 |
| 1919 | 8 |
| 1920 | 5 |
| 1921 | 5 |
| 1923 | 5 |
| 1925 | 5 |
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1968 | 8 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1970 | 19 |
| 1971 | 25 |
| 1972 | 17 |
| 1973 | 23 |
| 1974 | 24 |
| 1975 | 18 |
| 1976 | 20 |
| 1977 | 28 |
| 1978 | 26 |
| 1979 | 31 |
| 1980 | 29 |
| 1981 | 27 |
| 1982 | 16 |
| 1983 | 15 |
| 1984 | 13 |
| 1985 | 16 |
| 1986 | 17 |
| 1987 | 18 |
| 1988 | 20 |
| 1989 | 30 |
| 1990 | 27 |
| 1991 | 22 |
| 1992 | 30 |
| 1993 | 24 |
| 1994 | 29 |
| 1995 | 22 |
| 1996 | 18 |
| 1997 | 23 |
| 1998 | 31 |
| 1999 | 28 |
| 2000 | 41 |
| 2001 | 65 |
| 2002 | 52 |
| 2003 | 38 |
| 2004 | 47 |
| 2005 | 63 |
| 2006 | 63 |
| 2007 | 43 |
| 2008 | 61 |
| 2009 | 57 |
| 2010 | 36 |
| 2011 | 41 |
| 2012 | 38 |
| 2013 | 38 |
| 2014 | 48 |
| 2015 | 41 |
| 2016 | 51 |
| 2017 | 60 |
| 2018 | 57 |
| 2019 | 55 |
| 2020 | 76 |
| 2021 | 79 |
| 2022 | 96 |
| 2023 | 107 |
| 2024 | 133 |
Joao through the decades
- Joao peaked in 2024, when 133 babies were named Joao in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Joao has risen 55% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Joao currently ranks #1,405 in the US and is on the rise.