Josef
5 countries#2833 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Josef was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
9,158 births recorded 1900–2025 · currently #2833 · peaked in 1999 with 220 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas, Illinois, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,414 births recorded 1991–2021 · peaked in 1999 with 102 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,347 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1595 · peaked in 1999 with 96 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
327 births recorded 1903–2022 · currently #3048 · peaked in 1927 with 17 births
Most common in: Paris, Nord, Pas-de-Calais, Moselle, Loire-Atlantique
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
64 births recorded 1991–2008 · peaked in 2003 with 7 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
3 births recorded 2002–2002 · peaked in 2002 with 3 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Josef’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #974 | — |
| 2007 | #1102 | ↓128 |
| 2008 | #1146 | ↓44 |
| 2009 | #1367 | ↓221 |
| 2010 | #1323 | ↑44 |
| 2011 | #1257 | ↑66 |
| 2012 | #1626 | ↓369 |
| 2013 | #1500 | ↑126 |
| 2014 | #1447 | ↑53 |
| 2015 | #1703 | ↓256 |
| 2016 | #1694 | ↑9 |
| 2017 | #1829 | ↓135 |
| 2018 | #1809 | ↑20 |
| 2019 | #1849 | ↓40 |
| 2020 | #2113 | ↓264 |
| 2021 | #2040 | ↑73 |
| 2022 | #2379 | ↓339 |
| 2023 | #2290 | ↑89 |
| 2024 | #2261 | ↑29 |
| 2025 | #2833 | ↓572 |
Frequently asked questions about Josef
Is Josef a popular name?
Yes — Josef currently ranks #2833 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Josef more common for boys or girls?
Josef is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Josef most popular?
Josef peaked in 1999 in United States, with 220 recorded births that year.
Is Josef rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Josef’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1162 in 1900 to #2833 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Josef?
At least 10,899 babies have been recorded with the name Josef across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Josef popular in more than one country?
Yes — Josef appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Josef?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Josef include Jarvis, Jaycen, Kellin, Khristian.
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