Josef

Boy name

Josef has been given to 9,158 babies in the U.S. since 1900. It peaked in 1999.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

9,158

Peak year

1999 (220 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1900

10-year trend

▼ -52%

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Josef — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Joseboy

596,732 babies since 1880

Yosefboy

10,612 babies since 1951

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FAQ

How popular is the name Josef?

Josef has been given to 9,158 babies in the U.S. since 1900. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Josef peak?

Josef peaked in 1999, when 220 babies were given the name.

Is Josef a girl or boy name?

Josef is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Josef are boys).

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