Joao
Every Joao since 1918 — 2,353 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Joao
Joao is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,471 in 2025 with 121 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1918, 2,353 American babies have been named Joao. Its peak came in 2024, when 135 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Joao stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Joao year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 121 | #1,471 |
| 2024 | 135 | #1,391 |
| 2023 | 107 | #1,628 |
| 2022 | 96 | #1,740 |
| 2021 | 79 | #1,921 |
| 2020 | 76 | #1,930 |
| 2019 | 55 | #2,444 |
| 2018 | 57 | #2,336 |
| 2017 | 60 | #2,224 |
| 2016 | 51 | #2,493 |
| 2015 | 41 | #2,882 |
| 2014 | 48 | #2,561 |
| 2013 | 38 | #2,975 |
| 2012 | 38 | #3,028 |
| 2011 | 41 | #2,875 |
| 2010 | 36 | #3,148 |
| 2009 | 57 | #2,307 |
| 2008 | 61 | #2,195 |
| 2007 | 43 | #2,780 |
| 2006 | 63 | #2,088 |
| 2005 | 63 | #1,996 |
| 2004 | 47 | #2,397 |
| 2003 | 38 | #2,652 |
| 2002 | 52 | #2,078 |
| 2001 | 65 | #1,754 |
| 2000 | 41 | #2,358 |
| 1995 | 22 | #3,145 |
| 1990 | 27 | #2,522 |
| 1985 | 16 | #3,013 |
| 1980 | 29 | #1,930 |
| 1975 | 18 | #2,399 |
| 1970 | 19 | #2,091 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | 5 | #4,568 |
| 1920 | 5 | #4,630 |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Joao
- Joao Rojas Soccer player · b. 1989
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Joao in 2025?
Joao ranked #1,471 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 121 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Joao?
2,353 babies have been named Joao in the United States since 1918, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Joao most popular?
Joao peaked in 2024, when 135 newborns received the name.
Is Joao a boy or girl name?
Joao is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Joao rising or falling?
Joao is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Joao?
Well-known people named Joao include Joao Rojas (soccer player).