Joao Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Portuguese
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'.
Meaning of the Name Joao
Joao is a Portuguese name of Hebrew origin. It is derived from the name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. Joao is a popular name in Portugal and is often used as a given name for boys. It is also a common variant of the name John in Portuguese-speaking countries.
Popularity of the Name Joao
The popularity for the name Joao peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 96 births, which ranked number 3,741 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Joao had the most male births in 2022 with 96, which ranked number 1,732 out of 14,255 male names. The number of births for the name Joao has increased sharply over the last ten years from 38 births to 96 births, an increase of 152.63%. Among males, Joao has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 38 births to 96 births, an increase of 152.63%.
Nationwide Popularity of Joao
- 20 Year Trend of Joao: 84.62%
- 10 Year Trend of Joao: 152.63%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Joao: 152.63%
Popularity of Joao by State
For males, Joao was most popular in Northeastern states with 35 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 13 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Joao. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 13 | 1399 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 11 | 1102 | < 5 | N/A |
| MA | 8 | 548 | < 5 | N/A |
| NJ | 13 | 544 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 7 | 1448 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 7 | 992 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 7 | 2125 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Joao
- Total Births of Joao: 105 (9.71%)
- Male Births of Joao: 105 (9.71%)
Given the upward trend of Joao over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 9.71% increase in total births, for a total of 105 births in 2024. Male births for Joao have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 105 male births in 2024, an increase of 9.71%.