Joao
boy name#1466 in 2025Joao entered the US charts in 1918, peaked at #1387 in 2024, ranks #1466 today — a fast riser climbing the charts.
Popularity 1918–2025
#1466
rank today
#1387
peak (2024)
121
babies in 2025
rising
a fast riser climbing the charts
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2829 |
| 1920s | #4261 |
| 1950s | #3798 |
| 1960s | #3521 |
| 1970s | #1997 |
| 1980s | #2660 |
| 1990s | #2876 |
| 2000s | #2244 |
| 2010s | #2678 |
| 2020s | #1675 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Joao has been most popular in CA, FL, MA.
Living bearers
About 2,300 people named Joao are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Joao alive today was born around 2008, making them about 17 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Joao in 2025?
- Joao ranks #1466 among US boy names in 2025, with 121 babies given the name.
- When was the name Joao most popular?
- Joao peaked in 2024, reaching #1387 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Joao with classmates?
- Joao will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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