Joe
Joe is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
He will add or God shall add.
Origin and history
Joe originates as a short form of Joseph or Josephine, derived from the Hebrew name Yosef meaning 'he will add'. Historically used occasionally for females in the United States, particularly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it is rarely given to girls today.
Popularity in the United States
11,319 babies in the United States have been named Joe since 1880. It ranks #1522 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (20 %)
- MS (13.9 %)
- GA (7.6 %)
- TN (7.4 %)
- AL (7.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 137 |
| 1890-1900 | 200 |
| 1900-1910 | 293 |
| 1910-1920 | 847 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,745 |
| 1930-1940 | 2,417 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,171 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,844 |
| 1960-1970 | 905 |
| 1970-1980 | 454 |
| 1980-1990 | 219 |
| 1990-2000 | 76 |
| 2000-2010 | 11 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Joe was regularly used as a given name for females in the U.S. during the late 1800s and early 1900s.
- When given to females historically, it often served as a full legal name derived from Josephine or Jo.