Joe
girl nameJoe entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #399 in 1934, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#399
peak (1934)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #599 |
| 1890s | #690 |
| 1900s | #684 |
| 1910s | #650 |
| 1920s | #548 |
| 1930s | #421 |
| 1940s | #517 |
| 1950s | #690 |
| 1960s | #1167 |
| 1970s | #2047 |
| 1980s | #3860 |
| 1990s | #9730 |
| 2000s | #15579 |
Living bearers
About 5,200 people named Joe are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Joe alive today was born around 1939, making them about 86 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Joe in 2025?
- Joe is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Joe most popular?
- Joe peaked in 1934, reaching #399 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Joe with classmates?
- Joe will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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