Joseph
Joseph is a classic Hebrew name meaning 'God will increase' or 'he will add.' It has deep biblical roots, borne by the son of Jacob who became a leader in Egypt, and by the earthly father of Jesus.
Current Popularity
#32 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Consistently popular across centuries and cultures
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in most languages
- •Works well in professional and casual settings
- •Offers versatile nickname options from formal to playful
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Famous People
Joseph Stalin
Soviet political leader
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Actor
Joe Biden
46th U.S. President
Joe DiMaggio
Baseball legend
Statistics
2,662,040
Total births since 1880
1956
Peak year
Discovery
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