How Many People Are Named Yosef?
Complete statistics for the name Yosef: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Yosef is a very rare name, with only 10,192 total births in the U.S. and 9,973 people currently living with it. That makes it 1 in 33,089 Americans. It's predominantly male and has a modern feel, with 81% of Yosefs under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
The life path number 7 is traditionally associated with spiritual growth and introspection. It's a number that encourages deep thinking and understanding.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 18All 10,192 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: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Yosef Through the Generations
The name Yosef has seen a rise in popularity, with a peak of 466 births in 2024. Despite having only 10,192 total births, there are 9,973 people alive today, indicating a high survival rate. The majority of Yosefs are young, with 8,235 under 30, suggesting a relatively recent surge in popularity. This contrasts with the older generation, where only 114 are over 60, showing a clear generational shift towards this modern name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Yosef's Hebrew roots
📄 About the Name Yosef
How Many People Have the Name Yosef?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 601 people in the United States currently share the name Yosef. That works out to roughly 1 in every 551,496 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Yosef a Common or Rare Name?
Yosef 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Yosef in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Yosef Most Popular?
The name Yosef reached peak popularity in 2024, with 466 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 Yosef?
Approximately 601 people named Yosef live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 601. That works out to roughly 1 in 551,496 Americans.
Is Yosef a rare name?
Yosef is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 551,496 Americans has this name.
What does the name Yosef mean?
The meaning and origin of Yosef are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Yosef more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Yosef are male and 0% are female.
When was Yosef most popular?
Yosef peaked in 2024 with 466 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.