A Hebrew name gently fading from the charts.
A male given name, variant of Joseph.
Josef is a boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, the German and Czech form of Joseph, from Yosef meaning 'God will add' or 'God will increase.' Used across Central Europe, Josef carries the full spiritual heritage of one of the Bible's most beloved patriarchs.
Josef was #920 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #2286, but its charm endures.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 320 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 1,011 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 1,833 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 1,788 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 1,559 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 1,026 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 555 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 335 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 172 | ▲ |
| 1930s | 135 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 162 | — |
| 1910s | 173 | ▲ |
| 1900s | 43 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 62 | #2286 |
| 2023 | 61 | #2300 |
| 2022 | 59 | #2393 |
| 2021 | 72 | #2046 |
| 2020 | 66 | #2122 |
| 2019 | 81 | #1857 |
| 2018 | 84 | #1814 |
| 2017 | 81 | #1834 |
| 2016 | 92 | #1701 |
| 2015 | 91 | #1710 |
| 2014 | 113 | #1450 |
| 2013 | 108 | #1508 |
| 2012 | 95 | #1632 |
| 2011 | 137 | #1260 |
| 2010 | 129 | #1327 |
| 2009 | 125 | #1372 |
| 2008 | 157 | #1158 |
| 2007 | 165 | #1109 |
| 2006 | 191 | #974 |
| 2005 | 218 | #846 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1900–2024) · Methodology