Joe

Joe is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 272 boys in the United States.

Joe at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/d͡ʒəʊ/
Also spelled
Joseph

About the name Joe

Joe belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess. It travels in a few spellings: Joseph.

In the United States, Joe first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #20 in 1880, and in 2024 272 babies received the name — 453,008 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Joe in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#20 in 1880
Peak year
1936
Babies named Joe in 2024
272
Total since 1880
453,008

Spellings & short forms

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Joe mean?

The meaning of Joe is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Joe a boy or girl name?

Joe is a boy name. In 2024, 272 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Joe?

Joe comes from the English & American tradition. It is also spelled Joseph.

How popular is the name Joe?

Joe first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #20 in 1880, and 272 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Joe?

Joe is pronounced /d͡ʒəʊ/ (IPA).

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