Jo Montgomery

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Jo Montgomery — English
129K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Jo Montgomery is a name that combines English origins. The first name Jo is a feminine given name of English origin. Jo is a given name, often a short form (hypocorism) of Joanna, Joanne, Joseph, Josephine, George, etc. Notable people with the name include: Jô (born 1987), Brazilian footballer, João Alves de Assis Silva Jô (footballer, born 1988), Brazilian footballer, Josiel Alves de Oliveira Jô (footballer, born 1992), Brazilian footballer, Jonatas Figueira Fernandes Jo Arai (born 1998), Japanese mixed martial artist Jo Jo Benson (1938–2014), stage name of Joseph M. The surname Montgomery: Montgomery (also spelled Montgomerie) is a toponymic surname derived from Saint-Germain-de-Montgommery and Sainte-Foy-de-Montgommery in Normandy, France. The earliest known person to be styled with the name is Roger de Montgomerie, found in a contemporary document as father of the 11th century Norman nobleman, Roger de Montgomery, 1st Earl of Shrewsbury, who owned the village of Montgommery, today in the Calvados département. Jo is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 129K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Jo reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Jo

English

Jo is a given name, often a short form (hypocorism) of Joanna, Joanne, Joseph, Josephine, George, etc. Notable people with the name include: Jô (born 1987), Brazilian footballer, João Alves de Assis Silva Jô (footballer, born 1988), Brazilian footballer, Josiel Alves de Oliveira Jô (footballer, born 1992), Brazilian footballer, Jonatas Figueira Fernandes Jo Arai (born 1998), Japanese mixed martial artist Jo Jo Benson (1938–2014), stage name of Joseph M.

Surname: Montgomery

English

Montgomery (also spelled Montgomerie) is a toponymic surname derived from Saint-Germain-de-Montgommery and Sainte-Foy-de-Montgommery in Normandy, France. The earliest known person to be styled with the name is Roger de Montgomerie, found in a contemporary document as father of the 11th century Norman nobleman, Roger de Montgomery, 1st Earl of Shrewsbury, who owned the village of Montgommery, today in the Calvados département.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Jo is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 13%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Jo by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Jo Montgomery

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Jo Montgomery:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

5
Soul Urge Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Jo?
The first name Jo originates from English. Jo is a given name, often a short form (hypocorism) of Joanna, Joanne, Joseph, Josephine, George, etc. Notable people with the name include: Jô (born 1987), Brazilian footballer, João Alves de Assis Silva Jô (footballer, born 1988), Brazilian footballer, Josiel Alves de Oliveira Jô (footballer, born 1992), Brazilian footballer, Jonatas Figueira Fernandes Jo Arai (born 1998), Japanese mixed martial artist Jo Jo Benson (1938–2014), stage name of Joseph M.
When was Jo most popular?
The name Jo reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Montgomery?
The surname Montgomery originates from English. Montgomery (also spelled Montgomerie) is a toponymic surname derived from Saint-Germain-de-Montgommery and Sainte-Foy-de-Montgommery in Normandy, France. The earliest known person to be styled with the name is Roger de Montgomerie, found in a contemporary document as father of the 11th century Norman nobleman, Roger de Montgomery, 1st Earl of Shrewsbury, who owned the village of Montgommery, today in the Calvados département.
How common is the surname Montgomery?
The surname Montgomery is shared by approximately 116K people worldwide.
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