How Many People Are Named Yosief?

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

Yosief
Very Rare
Eritrean

Yosief is a rare name, originating from Eritrean culture, making it very unique. Only six people in the U.S. carry this name, which means just 1 in 55,437,960 Americans are named Yosief. All of those named Yosief are under 30, showing it's a truly modern choice.

~217
Living in US
1 in 1,527,416
Americans
2016
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Eritrean origin, meaning 'God is my oath'
🌐
Origin
Eritrean
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Turquoise
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Determined Resilient Hopeful
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

53,644
Worldwide Bearers
#17,424
Global Rank
🇪🇷 Eritrea
53,085
🇺🇸 United States
162
🇪🇬 Egypt
130
🇸🇪 Sweden
86
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
49
🇬🇧 England
24
🇨🇦 Canada
20
🇩🇪 Germany
18
🇸🇩 Sudan
16
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
11

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
6 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 10
6
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 6 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: 2016

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
0
Classic Feel
7
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

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

📜 Yosief Through the Generations

Yosief has seen steady growth since its peak in 2016 when six babies were given this name. Today, all six individuals named Yosief are under 30 years old, indicating it's a name embraced by younger parents. With no one named Yosief aged 30 or older, it's clear this name is a recent addition to the American naming landscape.

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Yosief's Eritrean roots

📄 About the Name Yosief

How Many People Have the Name Yosief?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 217 people in the United States currently share the name Yosief. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,527,416 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Yosief a Common or Rare Name?

Yosief 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 Yosief Mean?

Yosief means "Eritrean origin, meaning 'God is my oath'" and comes from Eritrean origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Yosief Most Popular?

The name Yosief reached peak popularity in 2016, with 6 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Yosief?

Approximately 217 people named Yosief live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 217. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,527,416 Americans.

Is Yosief a rare name?

Yosief is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,527,416 Americans has this name.

What does the name Yosief mean?

Yosief means "Eritrean origin, meaning 'God is my oath'" and comes from Eritrean origins.

Is Yosief more male or female?

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

When was Yosief most popular?

Yosief peaked in 2016 with 6 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US217
All-Time Births217
1 in X1 in 1,527,416
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age10
Peak Year2016
World Rank#17,424
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.