Yossi

An uncommon Hebrew pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's nameHebrewRising fast
#2940 250in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Yossi is a boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, a traditional Hebrew nickname for Joseph meaning 'God will add' or 'God will increase.' It is widely used in Israel and Jewish communities worldwide as an affectionate, informal form of the beloved biblical name.

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Popularity Over Time

Yossi climbed 5969 spots in the last 20 years — from #8909 to #2940.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Yossi
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s204
2010s227
2000s77
1990s17

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(27 years, 19902024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Yossi
YearBirthsRank
202443#2940
202349#2690
202246#2825
202135#3354
202031#3566
201924#4329
201830#3702
201721#4741
201629#3772
201520#4879
201425#4133
201323#4308
201220#4857
201115#5933
201020#4840
200910#8294
20086#12511
200612#6898
200512#6622
20048#8909

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

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (19902024) · Methodology