Joe Unisex

Popularity: #656 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationJOE / /dʒoʊ/

Hebrew; English

Meaning

Hebrew: God is gracious; English: diminutive of Joseph

Historical & Cultural Background

Joe is often used as a diminutive form of Joseph, which has biblical origins. The name Joseph appears in the Old Testament as the favored son of Jacob. In English-speaking countries, Joe has become a popular standalone name. It is frequently associated with common man archetypes, such as 'Average Joe.'

Trend Summary

Joe has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, remaining a classic choice over the decades.

Similar Names

JoelJonahJudeJakeJordanJasperJaxonJosiah

Variants

  • Joseph
  • Joey

International Variants

  • Giuseppe (Italian)
  • José (Spanish)
  • Yosef (Hebrew)
  • Józef (Polish)

Famous people named Joe

Joe Biden is the 46th President of the United States, having taken office in January 2021.

Joe Montana is a former professional American football quarterback, known for his time with the San Francisco 49ers.

Joe Cocker was an English rock and blues singer, famous for his powerful voice and emotive performances.

Joe DiMaggio was a professional baseball player, celebrated for his time with the New York Yankees and his 56-game hitting streak.

Fictional characters named Joe

Joe Gargery is a character in Charles Dickens' novel 'Great Expectations,' serving as the protagonist's loyal brother-in-law.

Joe West is a character in the television series 'The Flash,' known as a police officer and father figure to the main character.

Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Joe was first seen in the United States in 1880. Joe has ranked as high as #44 nationally, which occurred in 1936, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Tennessee, Alabama, and Mississippi. In the past 5 years the name Joe has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Joe (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 71
35%
CA 32
16%
NY 15
7%
GA 11
5%
FL 10
5%
TN 8
4%
IL 7
3%
NC 7
3%
OH 7
3%
OK 6
3%
WI 6
3%
AZ 6
3%
IN 5
2%
MS 5
2%
AL 5
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
1880731
1881639
1882739
1883607
1884759
1885681
1886759
1887685
1888789
1889709
1890682
1891584
1892819
1893721
1894741
1895763
1896767
1897798
1898827
1899780
19001,179
1901756
1902955
1903895
1904959
19051,024
19061,020
19071,177
19081,209
19091,292
19101,553
19111,449
19122,515
19132,806
19143,712
19154,648
19164,911
19175,142
19185,805
19195,709
19206,071
19216,204
19226,089
19236,003
19246,044
19256,107
19266,338
19276,542
19286,682
19296,596
19306,873
19316,456
19326,690
19336,412
19347,089
19357,554
19368,023
19377,744
19387,439
19397,188
19407,216
19417,158
19427,383
19437,307
19447,062
19456,626
19467,535
19477,904
19487,287
19496,535
19506,033
19515,825
19525,891
19535,797
19545,874
19555,853
19566,126
19576,766
19587,067
19597,388
19607,313
19617,058
19626,792
19636,377
19645,821
19654,834
19664,333
19673,717
19683,523
19693,617
19703,569
19713,150
19722,825
19732,522
19742,346
19752,239
19762,170
19772,122
19782,039
19791,965
19801,990
19811,860
19821,872
19831,614
19841,592
19851,590
19861,537
19871,488
19881,472
19891,493
19901,459
19911,464
19921,393
19931,255
19941,203
19951,078
19961,059
19971,013
19981,011
1999972
2000919
2001965
2002922
2003899
2004823
2005799
2006814
2007732
2008724
2009606
2010592
2011536
2012498
2013476
2014490
2015460
2016434
2017365
2018347
2019350
2020337
2021310
2022262
2023256
2024272