Boy · #8,250 in 2026

Kojo

Name: Popularity of the name Kojo in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Kojo, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#8,250

Peak Rank

#5,317 (1999)

Total Babies

323

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1971

First Year

2023

Last Year

1999

Peak Year

#5317

Peak Rank

323

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kojo

Kojo first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1971, with 11 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1999, when 12 Kojos were born — ranking #5,317 that year. As of 2026, Kojo ranks #8,250 for baby boys with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 323 Kojos have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Kojo

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kojo is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Cojo
Koji
Koj
Cudjoe
Coja
Kajo
Cogo
Cagey
Coho
Kosha
Cocci
Kaja

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kojo

What does the name Kojo mean?

Kojo is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1971. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kojo in 2026?

In 2026, Kojo ranks #8,250 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Kojo most popular?

Kojo reached its peak popularity in 1999, ranking #5,317 that year with 12 babies given the name.

Is Kojo a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Kojo is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Kojo?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kojo include Lief, Tomi, Larri. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kojo

Kojo is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1971 and has accumulated 323 births in the dataset. Kojo's peak popularity came in 1999 when it ranked #5,317. Use the chart and map above to compare Kojo's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.