Josephus

Boy name

Josephus has been given to 1,211 babies in the U.S. since 1882. It peaked in 1923.

Meaning & origin /ˈd͡ʒəʊˈsiːfəs/

From Latin Iōsēphus, from Ancient Greek Ἰώσηπος (Iṓsēpos), Ἰωσήφ (Iōsḗph).

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,211

Peak year

1923 (28 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1882

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

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Stewardboy

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Sibling name ideas for Josephus

Same era and popularity as Josephus, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.

Sisters

Mayola Lossie Oletha Virgia

Brothers

Ewing Clell Edmon Aleck

FAQ

How popular is the name Josephus?

Josephus has been given to 1,211 babies in the U.S. since 1882. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Josephus peak?

Josephus peaked in 1923, when 28 babies were given the name.

Is Josephus a girl or boy name?

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

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