Joseph
boy name#29 in 2025Joseph entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #5 in 1912, ranks #29 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#29
rank today
#5
peak (1912)
7,303
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #7 |
| 1890s | #6 |
| 1900s | #7 |
| 1910s | #6 |
| 1920s | #8 |
| 1930s | #10 |
| 1940s | #13 |
| 1950s | #13 |
| 1960s | #13 |
| 1970s | #12 |
| 1980s | #11 |
| 1990s | #11 |
| 2000s | #10 |
| 2010s | #21 |
| 2020s | #29 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Joseph has been most popular in CA, NY, TX.
Living bearers
About 1,711,000 people named Joseph are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Joseph alive today was born around 1963, making them about 62 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Joseph in 2025?
- Joseph ranks #29 among US boy names in 2025, with 7,303 babies given the name.
- When was the name Joseph most popular?
- Joseph peaked in 1912, reaching #5 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Joseph with classmates?
- Roughly 1 in 9 classrooms will have a Joseph.
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