Jose
girl nameJose entered the US charts in 1891, peaked at #1101 in 1930, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1891–2025
—
rank today
#1101
peak (1930)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1450 |
| 1900s | #1939 |
| 1910s | #2676 |
| 1920s | #1987 |
| 1930s | #1814 |
| 1940s | #2073 |
| 1950s | #1977 |
| 1960s | #1876 |
| 1970s | #1458 |
| 1980s | #1488 |
| 1990s | #2044 |
| 2000s | #4510 |
| 2010s | #10707 |
| 2020s | #11526 |
Living bearers
About 3,500 people named Jose are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jose alive today was born around 1980, making them about 45 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
Names similar in popularity
Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jose in 2025?
- Jose is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Jose most popular?
- Jose peaked in 1930, reaching #1101 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Jose with classmates?
- Jose will almost certainly be the only one in school.
Torn between Jose and another name?
Put them head to head — full stats, history and a verdict.
Start a name battle