Joseph
He will add · Hebrew origin
What does Joseph mean?
Joseph is a male name of Hebrew origin, meaning “He will add”.
How popular is Joseph?
In England & Wales, Joseph ranked #56 among boys' names in 2024, with 946 babies given the name — down from #19 in 2014. Its strongest year in the England & Wales series is 2000, when it reached #7.
In the United States, Joseph was the #26 boys' name in the 2020 data, after peaking at #6 in 1910.
| Year | E&W rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | #8 | 6,193 |
| 2000 | #7 | 5,877 |
| 2005 | #10 | 4,523 |
| 2010 | #15 | 3,496 |
| 2015 | #21 | 2,786 |
| 2020 | #38 | 1,437 |
| 2024 | #56 | 946 |
Who are famous people named Joseph?
- Michael Jackson · American singer, songwriter, record producer, and dancer (1958–2009)
- Joe Biden · 46th President of the United States (2021–2025)
- Charles de Gaulle · French general and statesman (1890–1970)
What names go well with Joseph?
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