Joe
Boy name · 1,452 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Joe: 1,452 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 74 births in 2001.
Joebegan as a friendly nickname for Joseph, a Hebrew name meaning “he will add” or “God increases,” and has long stood on its own as a given name in its own right. Famous Joes span politics, sport, and music: US President Joe Biden, baseball icon Joe DiMaggio, and punk frontman Joe Strummer all carried the name with distinction. While places named directly after Joe are rare, the root Joseph appears in towns such as St. Joseph in several US states. A further note: in English-speaking countries, “Joe” has also become a slang term for an ordinary man – “average Joe” – giving it an everyman quality that remains appealing for parents seeking a straightforward, warm, and timeless Scottish choice.
Boy 47 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 200174 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #6474 babies
- Total births
- 1,452since 1976
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 59%vs prior 5y