Jomo
boy nameJomo entered the US charts in 1960, peaked at #1494 in 1970, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1960–2025
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rank today
#1494
peak (1970)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #3313 |
| 1970s | #2019 |
| 1980s | #4811 |
| 1990s | #7648 |
| 2000s | #9243 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Jomo are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jomo alive today was born around 1975, making them about 50 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jomo in 2025?
- Jomo is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Jomo most popular?
- Jomo peaked in 1970, reaching #1494 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Jomo with classmates?
- Jomo will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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