How Many People Are Named Jospeh?

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

Jospeh
Very Rare
Hebrew

Jospeh, a very rare male name, is held by just 1,327 people in the US, making up 1 in 248,616 Americans. Its popularity peaked in 1988 with 79 births, but it's now declining, sitting comfortably between classic and modern.

~1,327
Living in US
1 in 248,616
Americans
1988
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
God will add
🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Dependable Strong Caring
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 symbolizes leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

5,874
Worldwide Bearers
#86,880
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
4,357
🇳🇬 Nigeria
641
🇬🇧 England
191
🇨🇲 Cameroon
100
🇺🇬 Uganda
78
🇵🇭 Philippines
76
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
39
🇮🇳 India
39
🇨🇦 Canada
39
🇿🇦 South Africa
35

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,327 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 43
328
Would be under 30 (22%)
1,035
Would be 30–60 (68%)
155
Would be over 60 (10%)

All 1,518 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: 1988

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
90
Classic Feel
40
Modern Appeal
60
International
94

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

📜 Jospeh Through the Generations

Over the decades, Jospeh has seen its share of ups and downs. Born in 1988, the peak year saw 79 babies given this name, marking a high point in its usage. Today, the name's bearers are mostly middle-aged, with 68% falling between 30 and 60 years old. The trend shows a slight decline, but Jospeh remains a name with a rich history and a touch of modernity.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 79
New York 68
New Jersey 22
Texas 16
Illinois 15
Mississippi 15
Ohio 9
Massachusetts 7
Georgia 5
Pennsylvania 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Jospeh's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Jospeh

How Many People Have the Name Jospeh?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,327 people in the United States currently share the name Jospeh. That works out to roughly 1 in every 248,616 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Jospeh a Common or Rare Name?

Jospeh 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 Jospeh Mean?

Jospeh means "God will add" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Jospeh Most Popular?

The name Jospeh reached peak popularity in 1988, with 79 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Jospeh?

Approximately 1,327 people named Jospeh live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,518. That works out to roughly 1 in 248,616 Americans.

Is Jospeh a rare name?

Jospeh is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 248,616 Americans has this name.

What does the name Jospeh mean?

Jospeh means "God will add" and comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Jospeh more male or female?

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

When was Jospeh most popular?

Jospeh peaked in 1988 with 79 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 US1,327
All-Time Births1,518
1 in X1 in 248,616
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age43
Peak Year1988
World Rank#86,880
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.