Why Jo Rocks?

What secrets hide behind “Jo” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!

is for jubilant, the upbeat you!
is for old fashioned, you cherish the past.

The name “Jo” is of Hebrew and American origin. It’s a name commonly given to both boys and girls.

Your name in reverse order is “Oj.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Oj.’ How do you pronounce that?

Secret Meaning of Jo

Secret Meaning of Jo The true meaning of ‘Jo’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Jo is a name that evokes logical reasoning. You are possibly intelligent, intuitive, graceful, and even a psychic. Interest in spirituality and mysticism is a strong possibility in your quest for truth. Sometimes you are not friendly and do not like to spend time with other people. You’re the type of person who appreciates luxury and elegance.

Heart Desire of Jo Your heart’s desire is to help and care for those you love. You treasure family values and traditions. You are willing to sacrifice yourself for the sake of others. Giving advice is a natural ability for you. You are somewhat hesitant to show your artistic talents. People appreciate the love you give to them.

Personality of Jo When people hear the name Jo, they perceive you as someone who is dignified, well-dressed, outstanding, self-sufficient, and impressive. You come off as someone who is not a push-over. The use of bright and cheerful colors may be your fashion style. People recognize you as being a pioneer with your ideas of how to do things. Try not to appear as being too aggressive and intimidating to others.

Wacky Jo You are all about justice - fairness and balance in everything. Being an exceptional friend to someone makes you happy and comfortable. Most often than not, you prefer to lead than to follow.

Your most likely vocation: skilled worker in any field, historian, philosopher, poet, writer, counsellor, adviser.

Lucky colors: All shades of yellow, gold, and green

Lucky gem(s): Moonstone, cat’s-eye, pearl, any white stone

Lucky day(s): Saturday and Sunday

Lucky botanicals: Elder, blackberry, hops, juniper, linseed, grapes, all types of fruit juices

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Coffee LoveHey Jo! Did you know that coffee and word games are an excellent combination to sharpen your vocabulary? Let’s give it a quick spin. Within 30 seconds, how many words can you think of that start with J? Check your answers here: Find words that start with J. (Sponsored by WordFinder.Cafe)

Is The Name Jo Popular?

Popularity of Jo in the U.S. “Jo” is not a popular baby girl’s name in Virginia as reported in the 1984 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, only six babies in Virginia have the same name as you in 1984. A total of only 224 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2018, the highest recorded use of this name was in 1954 with a total of 8,053 babies. That’s a lot of baby Jos.

Since 1880 up to 2018, the name “Jo” was recorded 180,621 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2019, that’s more than enough Jos to occupy the country of Saint Lucia with an estimated population of 180,454.

The name first appeared in the year 1881 and given to five newborn babies. (See FAQ) It became a popular name in the year 1933 with a rank of #90 nationwide and was registered 2,541 times as a baby girl’s name. Jo became a popular girl’s name in the state of Texas in the year 1935. It ranked #16 with 547 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 1954 in the state of New York with 919 baby girls.

This name is a consistent top ranking girl’s name in the state of Oklahoma for 37 years from 1924 to 1960 (may not be consecutive). It’s also popular in the state of Texas for 37 years (may not be consecutive).

For the past two decades (1999 to 2018), the name “Jo” was recorded 621 times in the SSA database.

What’s Next?

Proud of the name Jo Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.

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