How Many People Are Named Josef?

9,112

people in the United States are named Josef

1 in 36,764 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#2938

💎💎 Very Rare

Population Percentage

0.0027%

Of US population

Peak Year

1999

220 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Czech
Pronunciation: YO-zef (German)
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

German, Scandinavian and Czech form of JOSEPH.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.0%
Male
100.0%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 36.5 years old

Young (<30) 4,300
47.2%
Adult (30–60) 3,593
39.4%
Senior (>60) 1,219
13.4%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1900 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 1,062
New York 1,014
Texas 552
Illinois 390
Ohio 266
Florida 239
Michigan 232
Pennsylvania 210
Washington 153
Wisconsin 131

💡 Fun Facts About "Josef"

  • 62 babies were named Josef in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1999
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1900
  • Most popular in California

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