Jomo
Every Jomo since 1960 — 355 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jomo
Jomo is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1960, 355 American babies have been named Jomo. Its peak came in 1970, when 32 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Jomo stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jomo year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
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| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 6 | #9,871 |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 8 | #4,913 |
| 1980 | 8 | #4,716 |
| 1975 | 30 | #1,682 |
| 1970 | 32 | #1,507 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 6 | #3,851 |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Jomo
- Jomo Kenyatta Politician · 1893–1978
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jomo in 2025?
Jomo did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Jomo?
355 babies have been named Jomo in the United States since 1960, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jomo most popular?
Jomo peaked in 1970, when 32 newborns received the name.
Is Jomo a boy or girl name?
Jomo is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jomo rising or falling?
Jomo has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Jomo?
Well-known people named Jomo include Jomo Kenyatta (politician).