Joe
Joe is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Yahweh shall add or increase.
Origin and history
Joe is a classic English name that originated as a short form of Joseph, derived from the Hebrew name Yosef. It has been widely used both as a independent given name and as an informal moniker for generations. In the United States, it remains a familiar traditional name, though its usage as an official registered birth name has declined since its peak in the mid-20th century.
Popularity in the United States
453,255 babies in the United States have been named Joe since 1880. It ranks #70 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #808.
States where it is most popular
- TX (20.6 %)
- CA (9.2 %)
- TN (4.7 %)
- AL (4.3 %)
- MS (3.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 7,098 |
| 1890-1900 | 7,482 |
| 1900-1910 | 10,466 |
| 1910-1920 | 38,250 |
| 1920-1930 | 62,676 |
| 1930-1940 | 71,470 |
| 1940-1950 | 72,015 |
| 1950-1960 | 62,620 |
| 1960-1970 | 53,386 |
| 1970-1980 | 24,949 |
| 1980-1990 | 16,508 |
| 1990-2000 | 11,907 |
| 2000-2010 | 8,212 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,549 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,667 |
Famous people named Joe
- Joe Biden: Politician, U.S. President
- Joe Montana: Athlete, Football Player
- Joe DiMaggio: Athlete, Baseball Player
Fun facts
- While originally a short form of Joseph, Joe became popular as an independent registered given name in the late 19th and 20th centuries.
- The name's ubiquitous nature in the U.S. led to common idioms like 'Regular Joe' and 'Average Joe'.