How Many People Are Named Jos?

Complete statistics for the name Jos: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Jos
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Jos is a very rare male name, with only 81 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 4,081,528 Americans. The majority of Jos's are under 30, giving it a modern vibe.

~81
Living in US
1 in 4,081,528
Americans
2007
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes strength
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
8
Life Path Number

It's believed that life-path number 8 represents leadership and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

145,415
Worldwide Bearers
#7,199
Global Rank
🇳🇱 Netherlands
72,685
🇧🇷 Brazil
17,318
🇪🇸 Spain
13,043
🇲🇽 Mexico
9,374
🇮🇳 India
5,110
🇬🇹 Guatemala
4,008
🇨🇦 Canada
3,779
🇲🇬 Madagascar
3,628
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
1,822
🇮🇩 Indonesia
1,294

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
81 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 31
72
Would be under 30 (75%)
5
Would be 30–60 (5%)
19
Would be over 60 (20%)

All 96 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2007

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
55
Classic Feel
16
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Jos Through the Generations

Over the years, Jos has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2007 with 9 births. Today, the average age of someone named Jos is 31, with most being under 30. This indicates that Jos is a name embraced by younger generations, reflecting its status as a modern choice.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

South Carolina 6

⭐ Famous People Named Jos

Jos is a given name and nickname which may refer to:Jos van Aert, Dutch cyclist Jos Bax (1946–2020), Dutch footballer Jos Baxendell, English rugby union player Jos Beijnen, Dutch pharmacist Jos Brink (1942–2007), Dutch actor Joseph Jos Broeckx, Belgian sprint canoer Jocelyn Jos Burley, New Zealand female cricketer Joseph Jos Buttler, English cricketer Jozef Jos Chabert (1933–2014), Belgian politician Jos Charles, American poet Jos Chathukulam, Indian academic Jozef Jos Daerden, Belgian footballer Jos De Haes (1920–1974), Belgian writer Jos De Mey (1928–2007), Flemish-Belgian painter Jos de Put…

Full list on Wikipedia →

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Jos's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Jos

How Many People Have the Name Jos?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 81 people in the United States currently share the name Jos. That works out to roughly 1 in every 4,081,528 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Jos a Common or Rare Name?

Jos is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Jos Mean?

Jos means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Jos in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Jos Most Popular?

The name Jos reached peak popularity in 2007, with 9 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Jos?

Approximately 81 people named Jos live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 96. That works out to roughly 1 in 4,081,528 Americans.

Is Jos a rare name?

Jos is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 4,081,528 Americans has this name.

What does the name Jos mean?

Jos means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Jos more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Jos are male and 0% are female.

When was Jos most popular?

Jos peaked in 2007 with 9 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US81
All-Time Births96
1 in X1 in 4,081,528
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age31
Peak Year2007
World Rank#7,199
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.