Joe
Gender: Boy
Meaning: God will increase
Origin: Hebrew/English
Popularity: Ranked #994 in 2025 with 230 babies born.
History: Joe is a short form of Joseph, from the Hebrew 'Yosef,' meaning God will increase. It has been used as an independent given name in the English-speaking world for centuries and carries a straightforward, everyman quality. It is associated with countless American icons from Joe DiMaggio to President Joe Biden.
Famous people named Joe: Joe Biden (US president), Joe Rogan (podcaster)
Name length: 3 letters
How common is Joe? About 1 in 14,472 babies born in 2025 were named Joe, or roughly 0.6 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Joe
What does the name Joe mean?
Joe means “God will increase” from Hebrew/English roots.
What is the origin of the name Joe?
Joe has Hebrew/English origin. The traditional meaning is “God will increase”.
How popular is Joe?
Joe ranked #991 in 2025 — given to 230 babies that year.
When was Joe most popular?
Joe peaked in 1936 with 8,023 babies registered that year.
Is Joe a boy or girl name?
Joe is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Joes in registered births are male.
Is the name Joe rising or falling in popularity?
Joe has fallen 263 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #728 in 2020 to #991 in 2025.
How long has Joe been recorded?
Joe appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.