Jeo
A Scandinavian form of the biblical name George, meaning farmer or earthworker.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Jeo. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jeo today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jeo births was 2023 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jeo. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jeo. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2023
5 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2023 SSA rank
#13,072
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Jeo: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jeo by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jeo during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jeo
The name Jeo is believed to have its origins in the ancient Greek language, tracing back to the Hellenistic period around the 3rd century BCE. It is thought to be a diminutive form of the Greek name Ioannes, which was derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jeo can be found in the writings of the Greek philosopher and historian, Plutarch, who lived in the 1st century CE. He mentioned a man named Jeo from the city of Sparta, who was known for his bravery and military exploits during the Peloponnesian War.
In the 4th century CE, a Christian martyr named Jeo was venerated by the early church in the city of Antioch, which was once part of the Roman Empire. According to historical accounts, Jeo was executed for his religious beliefs during the persecution of Christians under the Roman emperor Diocletian.
During the Byzantine Empire, which lasted from the 4th to the 15th century CE, the name Jeo was relatively common among the Greek-speaking population. One notable figure from this period was Jeo of Ephesus, a renowned scholar and architect who lived in the 6th century CE and is credited with designing several notable buildings, including the Hagia Sophia in Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul).
In the 11th century, a Venetian merchant and explorer named Jeo Polo (1254-1324) gained fame for his travels through Asia and his detailed accounts of the Mongol Empire and the court of Kublai Khan. His book, "The Travels of Marco Polo," became a bestseller in Europe and inspired many future explorers and adventurers.
Another notable bearer of the name Jeo was the Italian Renaissance artist and architect Jeo Brunelleschi (1377-1446), who is best known for his innovative architectural designs, including the iconic dome of the Florence Cathedral.
People
Jeo + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jeo as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jeo: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jeo?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jeo going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Jeo a common name?
We classify Jeo as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jeo most popular?
The single biggest year for Jeo was 2023, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jeo is about 3 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Jeo in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jeo a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jeo in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Jeo still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jeo in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Jeo can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Jeo?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.