Joseph

Rank 30th Boy Name 🔥 Popular

In 2022, the name Joseph was 30th most popular baby name for boys and 44th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 7,778 babies were named Joseph in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 432 babies in the United States were named Joseph. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 6.7% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Joseph is around 46 to 47 years old.

The name "Joseph" is relatively common.

Nicknames for Joseph include Joe and Joey.

Joseph Meaning & Origin

The name Joseph is of Hebrew origin and it means "he will add" or "God will increase", suggesting a potential for growth and abundance.

The name Joseph is described as honorable, resilient and wise.

Pronunciation

Joseph is pronounced jo-seph in English. The name Joseph has 6 letters and 2, 3 or 4 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Joseph

"Joseph" is one of the most popular names in the United States, constantly ranking in the top 20 for boys' names over the last century.

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Geography

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Data Source

Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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