Joe
How to say it: JOE · /ˈdʒoʊ/
Short form of Joseph, from Hebrew 'Yosef' meaning 'God will increase'. Used as an independent given name.
Joe was the 898th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 230 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1900s, its births are down about 49% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,057 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #898 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 230 |
| Share of births | 1 in 14,414 |
| Peak decade | 1900s |
| Change over 10 years | −49% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,057 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,110 among boys’ names, 30 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Once a giant of the 1900s, Joe now rests far below that former height. Further quiet decline appears ahead.
What goes with it
A single strong beat with crisp edge and breath, Joe feels sturdy and familiar. Jack sits comfortably alongside it.
Nicknames
- Joey
Honouring a Joe in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Joe is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Hebrew.
In France: #1,110 for boys in 2025.
Ireland: #153.
Famous people named Joe
- Joe Pesci (born 1943)American actor
- Joe Hart (born 1987)English association football player
- Joe Cole (born 1981)English association football player
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