Joe Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
98% Masculine / 2% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Joe means 'he will add' or 'God shall add'.
Meaning of the Name Joe
Joe is a shortened form of the name Joseph, which comes from the Hebrew name Yosef meaning 'he will add' or 'God shall add'. It is a popular name in English-speaking countries and has biblical origins. The name Joe is often associated with qualities such as kindness, reliability, and leadership.
Popularity of the Name Joe
The popularity for the name Joe peaked in popularity in the year 1936 with 8,024 births, which ranked number 44 out of 7,904 unique names for that year. Joe had the most female births in 1934 with 265, which ranked number 399 out of 4,973 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1936 with 8,024, which ranked number 23 out of 4,037 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Joe has declined sharply over the last ten years from 497 births to 258 births, a decline of -48.09%. Among males, Joe has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 497 births to 258 births, a decline of -48.09%.
Nationwide Popularity of Joe
- 20 Year Trend of Joe: -71.99%
- 10 Year Trend of Joe: -48.09%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Joe: -48.09%
Popularity of Joe by State
For males, Joe was most popular in Southwestern states with 78 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 63 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Joe. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | 9 | 624 | < 5 | N/A |
| CA | 30 | 812 | < 5 | N/A |
| CO | 7 | 644 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 17 | 824 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 7 | 1101 | < 5 | N/A |
| NC | 5 | 1254 | < 5 | N/A |
| NJ | 11 | 610 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 17 | 773 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 9 | 848 | < 5 | N/A |
| OK | 6 | 589 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 6 | 1099 | < 5 | N/A |
| TN | 6 | 909 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 63 | 509 | < 5 | N/A |
| WA | 5 | 994 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Joe
- Total Births of Joe: 242 (-6.35%)
- Male Births of Joe: 242 (-6.35%)
Given the downward trend of Joe over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -6.35% decrease in total births, for a total of 242 births in 2024. Male births for Joe have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 242 male births in 2024, a decrease of -6.35%.