Joao
4 countries#565 in France, 2022Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Joao was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
3,879 births recorded 1930–2022 · currently #565 · peaked in 1973 with 270 births
Most common in: Paris, Yvelines, Hauts-de-Seine, Seine-Saint-Denis, Val-de-Marne
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
2,353 births recorded 1918–2025 · currently #1466 · peaked in 2024 with 135 births
Most common in: Massachusetts, California, Florida, New Jersey, New York
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
613 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2007 with 39 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
610 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1329 · peaked in 2007 with 39 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
3 births recorded 2008–2008 · peaked in 2008 with 3 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Joao’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #939 | — |
| 2004 | #1009 | ↓70 |
| 2005 | #968 | ↑41 |
| 2006 | #886 | ↑82 |
| 2007 | #795 | ↑91 |
| 2008 | #856 | ↓61 |
| 2009 | #705 | ↑151 |
| 2010 | #961 | ↓256 |
| 2011 | #906 | ↑55 |
| 2012 | #832 | ↑74 |
| 2013 | #924 | ↓92 |
| 2014 | #842 | ↑82 |
| 2015 | #852 | ↓10 |
| 2016 | #832 | ↑20 |
| 2017 | #550 | ↑282 |
| 2018 | #761 | ↓211 |
| 2019 | #657 | ↑104 |
| 2020 | #681 | ↓24 |
| 2021 | #640 | ↑41 |
| 2022 | #565 | ↑75 |
Frequently asked questions about Joao
Is Joao a popular name?
Yes — Joao currently ranks #565 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Joao more common for boys or girls?
Joao is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Joao most popular?
Joao peaked in 1973 in France, with 270 recorded births that year.
Is Joao rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Joao’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #896 in 1930 to #565 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Joao?
At least 6,845 babies have been recorded with the name Joao across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Joao popular in more than one country?
Yes — Joao appears in official birth records in 4 countries: France, United States, England & Wales, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Joao?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Joao include Ishmael, Jetson, Malek, Monte.
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