Jo
Jo is a short, spirited name with English origins, traditionally used as a nickname for names like Josephine, Joanna, or Joan. It carries meanings of "God will increase" or "God is gracious," while standing confidently on its own as a complete given name.
Current Popularity
#4028 for girls
in the United States (2025)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Extremely easy to spell and pronounce
- •Strong literary associations with the independent character Jo March
- •Works well as both a standalone name and nickname
- •Short length pairs beautifully with longer middle or last names
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Famous People
Jo March
Beloved fictional character from 'Little Women'
Jo Brand
British comedian and writer
Jo Frost
Television personality and childcare expert ('Supernanny')
Jo Wilson
Character from 'Grey's Anatomy'
Statistics
179,057
Total births since 1880
1954
Peak year
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