Jospeh

A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 1,518 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's nameRare nameNot ranked recently

Meaning & Origin

Jospeh is a two-syllable boy's name with a sharp, distinct sound — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. With 1,518 recorded U.S. births since 1912, it sits in a sweet spot: recognizable enough to be a real name, uncommon enough to turn heads.

Jospeh is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Jospeh is a boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, a phonetic variant transcription of Joseph, from the Hebrew Yosef meaning 'He will add' or God shall add. Joseph is one of the most important figures in the Old Testament — the dreamer who rose from slavery to become vizier of Egypt.

Jospeh's spelling captured births where the name was recorded phonetically, sharing the same rich biblical heritage and the enduring appeal of one of history's most significant names.

EtymologyShow more

Jospeh is cataloged under the Hebrew naming tradition. Hebrew names often carry theological significance — many embed references to God, virtues, or blessings within their structure.

In the U.S., Jospeh has been recorded as a boy's name since 1912, with 1,518 total births. Browse the Hebrew names hub on this site to explore the broader family.

At a Glance

1,518

Total births

Since 1912

1988

Peak

79 births

1912

First recorded

112 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Jospeh has 77+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1912.

First appeared: 1912Peak: 1988 (79 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Jospeh
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	26	#10993	▼
2010s	71	#8014	▼
2000s	170	#5286	▼
1990s	273	#3106	▼
1980s	527	#1382	▲
1970s	241	#1983	▲
1960s	72	#2604	▲
1950s	24	#3680	▲
1940s	16	#3587	▲
1930s	5	#3937	▼
1920s	51	#3611	▲
1910s	42	#2594	—

The Story of Jospeh

A Millennial name

Peaking in 1988, Jospeh is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Jospeh are most likely born between 1978 and 1998.

How rare is Jospeh?

With 1,518 total births on record, Jospeh remains a rare and distinctive pick.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1912, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 1980s with 527 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.

Jospeh by the numbers

Would fill 32 school buses
Meeting one Jospeh per day would take 4.2 years

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(77 years, 1912–2023)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Jospeh
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2023	7	#10202	+1 (16.7%)
2022	6	#11533	-2 (-25.0%)
2021	8	#9237	+3 (60.0%)
2020	5	#13001	-2 (-28.6%)
2017	7	#10198	-2 (-22.2%)
2016	9	#8460	+1 (12.5%)
2014	8	#9189	-2 (-20.0%)
2013	10	#7801	0
2012	10	#7824	-4 (-28.6%)
2011	14	#6095	+1 (7.7%)
2010	13	#6534	0
2009	13	#6613	+2 (18.2%)
2008	11	#7440	0
2007	11	#7336	-1 (-8.3%)
2006	12	#6673	-9 (-42.9%)
2005	21	#4265	-5 (-19.2%)
2004	26	#3580	+7 (36.8%)
2003	19	#4344	+1 (5.6%)
2002	18	#4403	-1 (-5.3%)
2001	19	#4209	-1 (-5.0%)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jospeh a boy's or girl's name?

Jospeh is primarily a boy's name.

When was Jospeh most popular?

Jospeh reached its peak popularity in 1988 with 79 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Jospeh?

Jospeh is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 1,518 babies in the U.S. since 1912. Its peak was in 1988.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1912–2023