Name meaning & stats
Jo
Jo means “God shall add” (English origin). 143,133 US babies since 1940, peak 1954. Notable Jos are 1.4× over-represented as writers.
What it means
“God shall add”
EnglishForm of Joe
In US birth records
Peak year: 1954
143,133 US babies were named Jo between 1940 and 2025.
Where Jos end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | 1.0× | High · 27 people |
| Writer | 1.4× | High · 27 people |
| Politician | 1.4× | Medium · 21 people |
| Singer | 1.1× | Medium · 14 people |
Among notable women who are writers, Jos show up 1.4× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 1954)