Joao is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1471 in 2025 with 121 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 133 births ranking #1405. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 572.2%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 14,116 boys born was named Joao. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.