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

Yoseph is primarily a boy's name.

When was Yoseph most popular?

Yoseph reached its peak popularity in 2005 with 37 births that year. It is currently ranked #5868 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Yoseph?

Yoseph is currently ranked #5868 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 937 babies since 1975.

Yoseph

An uncommon Hebrew pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's nameHebrewDeclining

#5868▼ 212in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Yoseph is a boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, the biblical Hebrew spelling of Joseph — from Yosef, meaning 'God will add' or 'God will increase.' In the Book of Genesis, Joseph's story of betrayal, perseverance, and ultimate triumph is one of the most beloved narratives in all of scripture, and this authentic Hebrew spelling honors its origins directly.

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Popularity Over Time

Yoseph was #3283 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #5868, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Yoseph
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	96	#5333	▼
2010s	251	#4311	▼
2000s	284	#3517	▲
1990s	179	#3810	▲
1980s	117	#4213	▲
1970s	10	#6539	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(47 years, 1975–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Yoseph
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	16	#5868	-1 (-5.9%)
2023	17	#5656	-14 (-45.2%)
2022	31	#3687	+15 (93.8%)
2021	16	#5767	0
2020	16	#5689	+1 (6.7%)
2019	15	#6091	-1 (-6.3%)
2018	16	#5764	-14 (-46.7%)
2017	30	#3672	+10 (50.0%)
2016	20	#4935	-8 (-28.6%)
2015	28	#3876	-3 (-9.7%)
2014	31	#3530	+3 (10.7%)
2013	28	#3748	0
2012	28	#3801	+1 (3.7%)
2011	27	#3883	-1 (-3.6%)
2010	28	#3808	-6 (-17.6%)
2009	34	#3330	+5 (17.2%)
2008	29	#3740	-2 (-6.5%)
2007	31	#3510	+7 (29.2%)
2006	24	#4101	-13 (-35.1%)
2005	37	#2901	+7 (23.3%)

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

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1975–2024) · Methodology