Joey Wu

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Joey Wu — English
64K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Joey Wu is a name that combines English origins. The first name Joey is a masculine given name of English origin. Joey is a unisex given name or nickname, more commonly used for males. It can be a diminutive of names that begin with J, most commonly Joseph, Joshua, Joe, Josephine and Johanna. People with the given name Joey Joey Abell (born 1981), American professional boxer Joey Abs (born 1971), American retired professional wrestler Joey Adams (1911–1999), American comedian, vaudevillian, radio host, nightclub performer, and author Joey Aguilar (born 2001), American college football player Joey Aiuppa (1907–1997), American mobster Joey Akpunonu (born 2001), American USL and MLS player Joey Alders (born . The surname Wu: Wú is the pinyin transliteration of the Chinese surname 吳 (Simplified Chinese 吴), which is a common surname (family name) in Mainland China. Wú (吳) is the sixth name listed in the Song dynasty classic Hundred Family Surnames. In 2019 Wu was the ninth most common surname in Mainland China. A 2013 study found that it was the eighth most common surname, shared by 26,800,000 people or 2.000% of the population, with the province having the most being Guangdong. Joey is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 64K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Joey reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Joey

English

Joey is a unisex given name or nickname, more commonly used for males. It can be a diminutive of names that begin with J, most commonly Joseph, Joshua, Joe, Josephine and Johanna. People with the given name Joey Joey Abell (born 1981), American professional boxer Joey Abs (born 1971), American retired professional wrestler Joey Adams (1911–1999), American comedian, vaudevillian, radio host, nightclub performer, and author Joey Aguilar (born 2001), American college football player Joey Aiuppa (1907–1997), American mobster Joey Akpunonu (born 2001), American USL and MLS player Joey Alders (born .

Surname: Wu

Vietnamese

Wú is the pinyin transliteration of the Chinese surname 吳 (Simplified Chinese 吴), which is a common surname (family name) in Mainland China. Wú (吳) is the sixth name listed in the Song dynasty classic Hundred Family Surnames. In 2019 Wu was the ninth most common surname in Mainland China. A 2013 study found that it was the eighth most common surname, shared by 26,800,000 people or 2.000% of the population, with the province having the most being Guangdong.

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Geographic Distribution

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

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Notable People Named Joey Wu

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 Joey Wu:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

5
Soul Urge Number

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

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

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 Joey?
The first name Joey originates from English. Joey is a unisex given name or nickname, more commonly used for males. It can be a diminutive of names that begin with J, most commonly Joseph, Joshua, Joe, Josephine and Johanna. People with the given name Joey Joey Abell (born 1981), American professional boxer Joey Abs (born 1971), American retired professional wrestler Joey Adams (1911–1999), American comedian, vaudevillian, radio host, nightclub performer, and author Joey Aguilar (born 2001), American college football player Joey Aiuppa (1907–1997), American mobster Joey Akpunonu (born 2001), American USL and MLS player Joey Alders (born .
When was Joey most popular?
The name Joey reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Wu?
The surname Wu originates from Vietnamese. Wú is the pinyin transliteration of the Chinese surname 吳 (Simplified Chinese 吴), which is a common surname (family name) in Mainland China. Wú (吳) is the sixth name listed in the Song dynasty classic Hundred Family Surnames. In 2019 Wu was the ninth most common surname in Mainland China. A 2013 study found that it was the eighth most common surname, shared by 26,800,000 people or 2.000% of the population, with the province having the most being Guangdong.
What are the origins of the name Joey Wu?
The name Joey Wu combines two different traditions: the first name Joey has English roots, while the surname Wu originates from Vietnamese.
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