Yosef
boy name#663 in 2025Yosef entered the US charts in 1951, peaked at #606 in 2024, ranks #663 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1951–2025
#663
rank today
#606
peak (2024)
413
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #2994 |
| 1960s | #2855 |
| 1970s | #1570 |
| 1980s | #1158 |
| 1990s | #1064 |
| 2000s | #863 |
| 2010s | #698 |
| 2020s | #646 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Yosef has been most popular in NY, NJ, CA.
Living bearers
About 10,500 people named Yosef are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Yosef alive today was born around 2012, making them about 13 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Yosef in 2025?
- Yosef ranks #663 among US boy names in 2025, with 413 babies given the name.
- When was the name Yosef most popular?
- Yosef peaked in 2024, reaching #606 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Yosef with classmates?
- Yosef will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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