Jose
boy name#95 in 2025Jose entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #28 in 2004, ranks #95 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#95
rank today
#28
peak (2004)
3,678
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #150 |
| 1890s | #161 |
| 1900s | #133 |
| 1910s | #156 |
| 1920s | #123 |
| 1930s | #135 |
| 1940s | #138 |
| 1950s | #111 |
| 1960s | #86 |
| 1970s | #48 |
| 1980s | #48 |
| 1990s | #35 |
| 2000s | #33 |
| 2010s | #76 |
| 2020s | #92 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Jose has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 518,000 people named Jose are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jose alive today was born around 1992, making them about 33 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jose in 2025?
- Jose ranks #95 among US boy names in 2025, with 3,678 babies given the name.
- When was the name Jose most popular?
- Jose peaked in 2004, reaching #28 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Jose with classmates?
- Jose will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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