Jose
Jose is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Joseph, derived from the Hebrew name Yosef meaning 'God will increase' or 'God will add.' It has been a beloved name in Hispanic cultures for centuries, carrying deep religious significance as the earthly father of Jesus in Christian tradition.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 3,631. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 6,766
- 2012: 6,041
- 2013: 5,627
- 2014: 5,485
- 2015: 5,177
- 2016: 5,119
- 2017: 4,815
- 2018: 4,318
- 2019: 4,135
- 2020: 3,855
- 2021: 4,002
- 2022: 4,031
- 2023: 3,725
- 2024: 3,784
- 2025: 3,678
- 2026 (projected): 3,631
Good to Know
- •Written with an accent (José) in Spanish, though often anglicized without it
- •Extremely common in Spanish-speaking countries, maintaining steady popularity
- •Easy to pronounce in multiple languages with slight variations
- •The nickname Pepe is uniquely and strongly associated with Jose in Hispanic culture
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José Feliciano
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José Mourinho
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Statistics
592,512
Total births since 1880
2002
Peak year
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