How Many People Are Named Jose?

592,999

people in the United States are named Jose

1 in 564 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#102

⭐⭐ Common

Population Percentage

0.1770%

Of US population

Peak Year

2002

12,916 births

Trend

Declining

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: Spanish, Portuguese
Pronunciation: kho-SE (Spanish), zhoo-ZE (Portuguese)
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

Spanish and Portuguese form of JOSEPH.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.7%
Male
99.3%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 38.6 years old

Young (<30) 263,278
44.4%
Adult (30–60) 228,655
38.6%
Senior (>60) 101,066
17%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

Texas 170,931
California 167,693
New York 46,502
Illinois 25,845
Arizona 22,031
Florida 21,183
New Jersey 13,441
New Mexico 12,288
Colorado 8,521
Washington 7,040

💡 Fun Facts About "Jose"

  • 3,774 babies were named Jose in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2002
  • Currently declining in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in Texas

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