Giuseppe

An uncommon Italian pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's nameItalianRising Also a pet name
#1687 135in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Joseph

Giuseppe is a boy's baby name of Italian origin, the Italian form of Joseph, from the Hebrew Yosef meaning 'God will add' or 'God increases.' It is one of the most classic Italian given names, associated with countless artists, composers, and historical figures — Giuseppe Verdi, Giuseppe Garibaldi, and Giuseppe Archimboldo among them.

Over 6,200 U.S. births are recorded, primarily in Italian-American families honoring heritage through traditional naming. Nicknames Peppe or Beppe offer a casual Italian warmth alongside the formal full name.

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Popularity Over Time

Giuseppe was #1288 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #1687, but its charm endures.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Giuseppe
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s508
2010s1,043
2000s989
1990s873
1980s901
1970s1,051
1960s462
1950s60
1930s37
1920s126
1910s181
1900s10

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(100 years, 19052024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Giuseppe
YearBirthsRank
202499#1687
2023113#1552
202299#1709
2021105#1616
202092#1697
201986#1796
201898#1647
2017109#1519
2016121#1436
2015112#1484
2014125#1367
2013110#1485
201289#1702
201194#1621
201099#1590
200991#1712
200899#1597
2007110#1460
2006101#1503
200595#1509

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Giuseppe has two lives

Giuseppe, the baby name
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Giuseppe, the pet name
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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (19052024) · Methodology