Joao
Joao is a boy's name of Portuguese origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Joao is the English-keyboard spelling of João, the Portuguese form of John. Derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, it means 'God is gracious'. In the United States, it is a recognizable Portuguese heritage name that has seen steady usage.
Popularity in the United States
2,353 babies in the United States have been named Joao since 1880. It ranks #2675 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1337.
States where it is most popular
- MA (24.3 %)
- CA (24 %)
- FL (14.2 %)
- NJ (13.1 %)
- NY (10.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 19 |
| 1920-1930 | 20 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 14 |
| 1970-1980 | 231 |
| 1980-1990 | 201 |
| 1990-2000 | 254 |
| 2000-2010 | 530 |
| 2010-2019 | 465 |
| 2020-2029 | 614 |
Famous people named Joao
- Joao Gilberto: Musician, Singer
- Joao Felix: Athlete, Soccer Player
Fun facts
- Joao is the exact Portuguese equivalent of the English name John and the Spanish name Juan.
- In official U.S. birth records, the name is typically recorded without the Portuguese tilde accent on the 'a'.